Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 14-Year-Old Prodigy Sets Dual Records in U19 Youth Test vs England

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old all-round sensation from Bihar, never ceases to amaze. During the 2nd Youth Test against England U19, he became the youngest Indian ever to both score a fifty and take a wicket in the same Youth Test match—at just 14 years and 107 days. This incredible feat adds to his series-long dominance.

Background & Early Career

Born in 2010, Vaibhav Suryavanshi burst onto the scene with precocious talent. A left-handed opener and left‑arm orthodox spinner, he made his first-class debut for Bihar at just 12 years and 284 days—becoming the youngest player in the modern era to feature in the Ranji Trophy—outshining records held for decades

In domestic U19 cricket and the 2024 ACC U19 Asia Cup, he consistently delivered big scores—76 off 46 vs UAE and 67 off 36 vs Sri Lanka. He then announced himself internationally with a blazing 58-ball century against Australia in September 2024—the fastest by an Indian at that level.

Explosive ODI Performances

Selected for the five-match Youth ODI series vs England, Suryavanshi tore the opposition apart:

• 86 off 31 balls in the 3rd ODI }
• Record-fastest century: 143 off 78 balls (100 in 52 balls) in 4th ODI

Those strokes weren’t just for show—it was a 219-run stand for the second wicket alongside Vihaan Malhotra’s 129, in a record total of 363/—and a convincing India series victory }.

Historic Test Performance

In the 2nd Youth Test at Beckenham: He scored a swift 56 off 44 balls, featuring nine fours and a six }. He also picked up two key wickets—most notably England wicket‑keeper captain Hamza Shaikh—as India built a commanding lead .

At just 14y 107d, this performance surpassed Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz (15y 167d in 2013), and former India star Suresh Raina (15y 242d in 2002)—cementing his name among prodigious talent.

Comparison with Cricket Legends

Few Indian youngsters have combined batting and bowling prowess so early:

Player	Age	Achievement
Vaibhav Suryavanshi	14y 107d	50 + wicket in Youth Test
Mehidy Hasan Miraz	15y 167d	50 + wicket (Bangladesh vs SRI, 2013)
Suresh Raina	15y 242d	50 + wicket (India vs ENG, 2002)

Beyond Test feats, his U19 ODI century (143) is extremely rare—he is the fastest Indian and first ever 14‑year-old to do so .

Technical Breakdown

Batting: An aggressive yet calculated stroke maker—capable of middle‑overs acceleration as shown by his ODI knocks. His Test 56 featured crisp boundary hitting without risky attempts.

Bowling: Quiet and accurate left‑arm spin; his wickets in the Test were built on control and flight more than power .

Cricketing Intelligence: Demonstrates maturity—logged video of him being starstruck at Lord’s went viral, showcasing humility despite status .

Series and Talent Impact

India U19 lead the series, with his all-round efforts adding depth. England’s youth bowlers and batters are suddenly wary. Other prodigies like Rocky Flintoff and Thomas Rew have shown promise but India’s squad holds the upper hand

What Lies Ahead

Suryavanshi’s rise could fast‑track senior selection. History shows past U19 stars (Ganguly, Dravid) graduated to full national duty within 3–4 years. At just 14, he still qualifies for the 2026 U19 World Cup—he could dominate for years.

Key future events:

• 2nd Youth Test at Chelmsford (July 20–23)
• Further domestic tournaments: if he returns, major exposure awaits.
• Potential IPL or A‑team call‑up based on consistent performance.

Summary Table

Metric	Detail
Age	14y 107d at record
Test Figures	56 (44b) + 2 wickets
Fastest U19 ODI Century	143 off 78 (100 in 52 balls)
Batting Style	Aggressive opener, boundaries focused
Bowling Style	Left-arm spin, control‑oriented

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