New Delhi: The Indian team's young batsman, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, has once then washed-up wonders. This 14-year-old young batsman tapped the record of unconfined player Virat Kohli in the second match versus Bangladesh in the Under-19 World Cup 2026. Now Shubman Gill's record is moreover on his target. Vaibhav is fast creating history in youth cricket. It is expected that soon he can create increasingly new records.
How was Virat's record broken?
- Virat Kohli had scored 978 runs while playing 28 matches in Under-19 ODI cricket. During that period, one century and six half-centuries came from his bat. This record was considered a big benchmark of Under-19 cricket for years.
- Now the same record has been left overdue by Vaibhav. In the match played versus Bangladesh, Vaibhav scored 72 runs on 67 balls. In this innings he hit six fours and three sixes. With this inning his runs crossed 978.
- Now the situation is such that Vaibhav has scored 1047 runs in just 20 matches. The special thing was that he achieved this feat on 17 January 2026 in Bulawayo. That ways the position that took Virat 28 matches to reach, Vaibhav reached in just 20 innings.
How far overdue Shubhman Gill is Vaibhav now?
Now the next question rests directly on Shubman Gill. Gill had scored 1149 runs in 15 innings of 16 matches in Under-19 ODI. During this period, he scored five centuries with his bat. At present Vaibhav Suryavanshi is just 102 runs overdue this figure. This gap is not considered to be so big that it would be difficult to underpass it. One good innings or a century and Gill's record could moreover be in danger.
The next match versus New Zealand Under-19 team can wilt a big opportunity for Vaibhav. If the bat hits there, flipside name can transpiration in the record books.
How has Vaibhav's performance been so far in the World Cup?
The start of the Under-19 World Cup 2026 was not special for Vaibhav. In the first match versus America, he could score only 2 runs. But without this he played such an innings versus Bangladesh, which reverted the unshortened discussion. With that inning of 72 runs, Vaibhav became the youngest batsman to score increasingly than 50 runs in the Under-19 World Cup. At that time his age was 14 years and 296 days. Earlier this record was in the name of Shahidullah of Afghanistan.
Not only this, Vaibhav moreover left Babar Azam overdue in this matter. India won that match and Vaibhav's innings came to be counted among the most special innings of the tournament. Now the question is not just which record will be broken, but moreover how soon Indian cricket is going to get the next big name.
Why is Vaibhav special?
Vaibhav is a resident of Bihar. Has previously scored a century for Rajasthan Royals in IPL. Now breaking records in U-19. Sunil Gavaskar said that it is not right to undeniability it a sensation too soon. But his performance is fantastic.
Is Vaibhav's future bright?
India's journey in the World Cup continues. If Vaibhav keeps playing like this, Gill's record may moreover be wrenched soon. Cricket fans are keeping an eye on this 14 year old boy. His future looks bright.
