Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes 55-Ball Century in U19 World Cup Final vs England

Vaibhav Suryavanshi once again showed his exceptional talent at the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 , scoring a blazing century against England in the final in Harare on Friday.

The 14-year-old reached his hundred in just 55 balls, putting on a thrilling display of fearless batting. His fastest Youth ODI century, however, remains the 52-ball hundred he scored against England during a bilateral series in 2025.

This was Suryavanshi’s fourth century in Youth ODIs, bringing him level with fellow Indians Shubman Gill and Vijay Zol. Former India Under-19 captain Unmukt Chand continues to hold the national record with five centuries.

Batting first, Suryavanshi put India firmly in control with a dominant 142-run partnership off just 90 balls alongside captain Ayush Mhatre. After carefully negotiating the opening overs on a pitch with early moisture, the young opener switched gears and attacked the England bowlers at will, striking nine fours and eight sixes on his way to the milestone.

Suryavanshi’s remarkable innings finally came to an end at 175 runs off just 80 deliveries, leaving the crowd in awe.

Fastest Hundreds in Youth ODIs

• 51 balls – Will Malajczuk – Australia U19 vs Japan U19 – Windhoek (2025)
  
  
• 52 balls – Vaibhav Suryavanshi – India U19 vs England U19 – Worcester (2025)
  
  
• 53 balls – Kamran Ghulam – Pakistan U19 vs England U19 – Leicester (2013)
  
  
• 55 balls – Vaibhav Suryavanshi – India U19 vs England U19 – Harare (2026)*

68 balls – Tamim Iqbal – Bangladesh U19 vs England U19 – Fatullah (2005/06)