India U-19’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a remarkable batting performance, scoring 86 runs off just 31 balls including nine sixes and six fours, leading his team to a four-wicket victory over England U-19 in the third Youth ODI on Wednesday. The 14-year-old left-handed batter achieved a 20-ball fifty, helping India chase down England’s target of 269 runs in 34.3 overs in the rain-shortened 40-over match.Suryavanshi’s explosive innings included the most sixes by an Indian batter in youth ODIs, surpassing the previous record of eight maximums jointly held by Raj Angad Bawa and Mandeep Singh.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!His 20-ball half-century stands as the second-fastest by an Indian in youth ODIs, only behind Rishabh Pant’s 18-ball fifty against Nepal U19 in 2016.The young Rajasthan Royals batter demonstrated exceptional boundary-hitting abilities, with 78 of his 86 runs coming through fours and sixes. This accounted for 90.69 percent of his total score, placing him among only four Indians to achieve such a high percentage of runs in boundaries in a Youth ODI innings.England U-19, batting first in the rain-affected match, posted a competitive total of 268 for six wickets. Their captain Thomas Rew remained unbeaten on 76 off 44 deliveries, setting up a challenging target for the Indian team.Suryavanshi’s performance in the series has been consistently impressive, as he currently leads the batting charts with 179 runs in three innings. His strike rate of 213.09 in the ongoing five-match ODI series demonstrates his aggressive batting approach.This innings marked Suryavanshi’s highest score in his six youth ODIs for India, showcasing his development as a promising talent in Indian cricket’s youth ranks. His aggressive batting style and ability to clear the boundaries consistently have made him a valuable asset for the India U19 team.Most sixes by Indian U-19 Batters in Youth ODI
- 9: Vaibhav Suryavanshi vs England, 2025
- 8: Raj Bawa vs Zimbabwe, 2022
- 8: Mandeep Singh vs Australia, 2009
- 7: Ankush Bains vs Zimbabwe, 2013
Fastest fifties by India U-19 batters in Youth ODI
- 18 balls – Rishabh Pant vs Nepal Under-19s, 2016
- 20 balls – Vaibhav Suryavanshi vs England Under-19s, 2025*
- 23 balls – Tilak Varma vs England Under-19s, 2023
- 24 balls – Vaibhav Suryavanshi vs Sri Lanka Under-19s, 2024
