India U19 opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to make waves in world cricket, this time rewriting the record books in the Youth ODI format.
On July 5, during the fourth U19 ODI against England in Worcester, the 14-year-old prodigy smashed a stunning 52-ball century – the fastest ever in Youth ODIs – breaking the previous record of 53 balls set by Pakistan’s Kamran Ghulam.
Already regarded as a generational talent, Suryavanshi’s latest feat only adds to the growing list of records he’s been collecting. Earlier this year, the teenager had burst onto the national spotlight when he became the youngest player to score a T20 century and the fastest Indian to reach a hundred in the IPL. Representing Rajasthan Royals, he lit up the stage with a jaw-dropping 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans, immediately making headlines and catching the eye of fans and legends alike.
On Friday, Suryavanshi opened the innings alongside skipper Ayush Mhatre after England opted to bowl first. Things looked bleak for India early on when Mhatre was dismissed for just 5 by James Minto in the fourth over, with the scoreboard reading 14/1. But Suryavanshi held firm – calm, composed, and already brimming with confidence .
What followed was a breathtaking display of fearless batting. The young opener reached his hundred in just 52 balls, going on to score a remarkable 143 off 78 deliveries. His innings featured 13 boundaries and 10 sixes, powering India from early trouble to 234/2 by the time he was dismissed – a knock that completely turned the momentum in India’s favour.
This is not the first time Suryavanshi has made headlines. Just last year, he struck the second-fastest century in Men’s Youth Tests – a blistering 56-ball hundred against Australia U19 in Chennai – placing him just behind England’s Moeen Ali, who had achieved the feat in 2005.
At just 14 years of age, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has now smashed records across Youth ODIs, Youth Tests, and the IPL. With a blend of bold strokeplay, maturity, and natural flair, India’s batting sensation is already showing signs of a very special future.