Vaibhav Suryavanshi Achieves Milestone in Youth ODI Cricket

Introduction to Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Record-Breaking Innings

Fourteen-year-old Indian batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi made headlines by scoring an impressive 171 runs against the UAE during the ACC Under-19 Men’s Asia Cup 2025 Group A match at Dubai’s ICC Academy Ground on December 12, 2025. This remarkable performance earned him the title of the second-highest Indian scorer in U19 ODIs and marked a strong start for India’s campaign in the tournament.

Highlights of the Innings

Suryavanshi’s innings was characterized by rapid scoring; he reached his fifty in just 30 balls and completed his century in 56 balls. His score included five fours and nine sixes, showcasing his aggressive batting style. This performance came after India faced an early setback with the loss of their captain, Ayush Mhatre.

Ranking Among All-Time Top U19 Scorers

With this achievement, Suryavanshi moves up to second place on the list of all-time top scorers in U19 ODIs, overtaking several notable players. He now trails only Ambati Rayudu, who scored an unbeaten 177 runs against England U19 in 2002.

Top 10 U-19 Scorers of All Time

1. AT Rayudu – 177 vs England U19, Taunton (30 Aug 2002)
2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 171 vs UAE U19, Dubai (12 Dec 2025)
3. RA Bawa – 162 vs Uganda U19, Tarouba (22 Jan 2022)
4. MA Agarwal – 160 vs Australia U19, Hobart (9 Apr 2009)
5. Shubman Gill – 160 vs England U19, Wankhede (6 Feb 2017)
6. S Dhawan – 155 vs Scotland U19, Dhaka (16 Feb 2004)
7. Mandeep Singh – 151 vs Australia U19, Hobart (9 Apr 2009)
8. Shubman Gill – 147 vs England U19, Hove (12 Aug 2017)
9. S Dhawan – 146 vs Sri Lanka U19, Dhaka (26 Feb 2004)
10. A Raghuvanshi – 144 vs Uganda U19, Tarouba (22 Jan 2022)
11. A Srikkanth – 143 vs England U19, Siliguri (14 Feb 2005)

Additional Achievements

Beyond this match, Suryavanshi already holds the record for the fastest Youth ODI century, having achieved the feat in just 52 balls against England—surpassing Pakistan’s Kamran Ghulam, who previously held the record with 53 balls.

Moreover, he recently scored 144 runs off 42 balls against UAE in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, a T20 tournament held in Doha on November 14, further solidifying his status as a rising star in youth cricket.

Conclusion

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s outstanding performance not only highlights his talent but also places him among the legends of youth cricket. The cricketing community eagerly anticipates his future endeavors as he continues to make his mark on the sport.