What is the news?
Indian Under-19 cricket team’s opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi played a century innings (175) while batting stormily against the England cricket team in the final match of Under-19 World Cup 2026 on Friday. He completed his century in just 55 balls. This was his first century from his bat in this World Cup. Former Indian explosive batsman Virender Sehwag also became a fan of this innings of Vaibhav and called him a glimpse of the future.
What did Sehwag say about Vaibhav’s innings?
Sehwag praised Suryavanshi on Twitter and wrote, ‘Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 175 runs in 80 balls. 15 fours and 15 sixes. Equal fours, equal sixes, equal devastation. Suryavanshi = Born from Suryavansh. Today he batted exactly like Suryavanshi! Fierce, unmatched and invincible. England’s bowlers tried their best, but you can’t stop the sun. Indian cricket has risen! A glimpse of the future.’
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also praised
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has also praised Vaibhav’s century. He wrote, ‘Today in the final of the Under-19 World Cup, Bihar cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi performed brilliantly against England by scoring 175 runs in 80 balls. Due to his hard work and talent, he has become a new hope for Indian cricket. I wish that Vaibhav creates a new record for the Indian team in the future and brings glory to the country.
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How was Vaibhav’s innings?
The first blow to the Indian team was on 20 runs. Aaron George was out after scoring only 9 runs. After this Vaibhav took over the innings along with captain Ayush Mhatre. There was a partnership of 142 runs in 90 balls between the two. Vaibhav added 89 runs in 38 balls with Vedant Trivedi. This batsman faced 80 balls and scored 175 runs. 15 fours and 15 sixes came from his bat. His strike rate was 221.52.

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