Vaibhav Suryavanshi Becomes Youngest U-19 ODI Captain, Sets World Record

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India’s young cricket talent Vaibhav Suryavanshi has started the new year with a historic achievement. During India U-19’s tour of South Africa, Vaibhav made a world record and brought pride to Indian cricket.

India Beat South Africa Under Vaibhav’s Captaincy

In the first Youth ODI, India U-19 defeated South Africa U-19 by 25 runs (DLS method). This match was special not only because of the win, but also because Vaibhav achieved a major personal milestone.

Youngest Captain in Youth ODI History

As soon as he stepped onto the field, Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest captain in Youth ODI history.

• Age: 15 years
• Record Broken: Pakistan’s Ahmad Shehzad
• Old Record: 19 years old

This record had stood for nearly 19 years, making Vaibhav’s achievement even more remarkable.

Vaibhav’s Batting Performance

Vaibhav did not score big with the bat in this match, but he played a short and steady knock:

• Runs: 11
• Balls: 12
• Fours: 2

Even though his batting contribution was small, his leadership helped India secure the victory.

Why Vaibhav Was Given Captaincy

India’s regular U-19 captain Ayush Mhatre and vice-captain Vihan Malhotra were ruled out due to injuries. Because of this, the responsibility of leading the team was given to young Vaibhav - and he handled it confidently.

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Record-Breaking Performance in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Vaibhav has already impressed everyone at the domestic level:

• 190 runs in 84 balls vs Arunachal Pradesh
• Century in just 36 balls
• 16 fours and 15 sixes
• Bihar won the match by 397 runs

This innings made him one of the most talked-about young cricketers in India.

Honoured by the President of India

For his outstanding achievements, Vaibhav Suryavanshi was recently awarded the Prime Minister Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

This award is given to children aged 5–18 years for exceptional performance in different fields.

Future Star of Indian Cricket

At just 15, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has shown maturity beyond his age - both as a batsman and a leader. His records, performances, and recognition suggest that he could be a future star of Indian cricket.

Indian fans will surely keep a close eye on this young sensation

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