The India U19 team is currently facing Australia U19 in a youth Test match which is currently underway in Chennai. The home team is going strong in their first innings courtesy of a fine century by opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The knock was indeed a special one for the youngster as he registered the quickest hundred in U19 Tests for India.
Vaibhav took 58 deliveries to complete his century but overall, it is the second fastest hundred in all of U19 Tests. England cricket Moeen Ali still the holder of the record. Moeen holds the record from back in 2005, when he got to a century off 56 deliveries.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi breaks Babar Azam's record
Vaibhav's century also saw him surpass Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto's record as the youngest player to hit a ton in professional cricket. Shanto was just 14 years and 241 days old when he scored a century in an ODI match against Sri Lanka U19 in 2013. Babar Azam is the third youngest
Vaibhav Suryavanshi's journey
Vaibhav’s cricketing journey began at an impressively young age, debuting in the prestigious Ranji Trophy at just 12 years old, where he represented Bihar. This remarkable start allowed him to break records previously held by Indian legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh, making him one of the youngest players in the history of India’s first-class domestic competition.
During the 2024 season, Vaibhav played two first-class matches for Bihar against formidable opponents, Mumbai and Chhattisgarh. Although he managed to score only 31 runs, his early debut showcases his immense talent and potential for growth in the sport.
Prior to his Ranji Trophy debut, Vaibhav had already established himself in age-group cricket. He shone in the Quadrangular Under-19 series for India B, where he amassed 177 runs in six innings, including two half-centuries. His ability to perform under pressure made him one of the standout players of the tournament.
Another significant achievement came during the Vinod Mankad Trophy, where he scored 393 runs in five matches, averaging an impressive 78.60. This performance placed him among the top run-scorers in the tournament and further reinforced his reputation as a prodigious talent in Indian cricket.
Despite the positive start by Vaibhav, India U19 could only score 296 runs and take a lead of just 3 runs.
