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This player became a fan of Vaibhav Suryavanshi. (Photo- Ashley Allen-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, U19 World Cup 2026 Final: Vaibhav Suryavanshi surprised the cricket world with his batting in the final of Under-19 World Cup 2026. In the final clash between India and England at Harare Sports Club, the Indian team made a stormy start by batting first. While opening, 14 year old Vaibhav played an explosive inning of 175 runs in just 80 balls, which included 15 fours and 15 sixes. His strike rate was 218.75, which is beyond the imagination of any player at this age.

This player became a fan of Vaibhav Suryavanshi

This innings of Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the biggest individual so far in the Youth World Cup final, in which he completed the century in 55 balls and also created the record of fastest century in the World Cup final. Due to Vaibhav's brilliant batting, the Indian team scored 251 runs in just 25.3 overs. His innings left the England bowlers completely helpless and he was praised all over the world.

Praising this brilliant innings of Vaibhav, Team India's wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel also shared a post on social media. While sharing a photo of Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel wrote, 'A Bihari is superior to all! Well done, Vibhu. Let us tell you, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel play for the same team in IPL, both are part of Rajasthan Royals team, this time also these players will be seen playing together in IPL.

One Bihari on everyone! Well done, Vaibhu 👏 pic.twitter.com/xFfxqqrRZA

— Dhruv Jurel (@dhruvjurel21) February 6, 2026

Vaibhav's record breaking innings

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is already the owner of many records. He has become the highest run-scorer Indian player in this tournament, where he scored a total of 439 runs. His innings has also created a record for hitting the most number of sixes (15) in Youth ODI and he has become the first batsman to complete 100 sixes in Youth ODI. Seeing such a big performance at such a young age, even former cricketers like Michael Vaughan are calling him a 'very special player'.