Digital Desk, Patna. Indian batting created history in the match being played between India and England in the final of Under-19 ODI World Cup 2026. In this title match being played at Harare Sports Club, India scored 213 runs for two wickets in 22 overs. The hero of this explosive performance was 14 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who surprised everyone by scoring a stormy century on a big stage like the final.
Century in 55 balls, the final became memorable
Vaibhav Suryavanshi completed his century in just 55 balls in the 20th over of India's innings. As soon as he completed his century, he took off his helmet, closed his eyes, prayed and looked towards the dressing room to receive applause. The players present in the Indian dugout jumped with joy at this emotional moment. A century in so few balls in the World Cup final is considered a very special achievement.
Answer to England: Rain of fours and sixes
After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the Indian team got the first blow in the form of Aaron George (9) in the fourth over. After this Vaibhav Suryavanshi and captain Ayush Mhatre took charge. Both of them increased the run rate rapidly by attacking the English bowlers rapidly. Vaibhav hit eight fours and eight sixes in his century innings.
The record of most sixes was also broken
With this century, Vaibhav Suryavanshi made another big record in his name. He has become the batsman to hit the most sixes in an Under-19 World Cup edition. He broke the record of 18 sixes set by Dewald Brevis in the 2022 Under-19 World Cup. Vaibhav has hit more than 20 sixes so far in this tournament.
Special attack on Farhan Ahmed
Vaibhav hit the balls of England spinner Farhan Ahmed fiercely. He took a step towards the record by hitting two sixes on the first two balls of Farhan in the 15th over. After this, in the 17th over, he hit four boundaries on four consecutive balls, which included three sixes and a four.
Captain Mhatre's half-century innings
Captain Ayush Mhatre also played brilliantly from the other end. Batting with responsibility, he completed his half-century and formed a big partnership with Vaibhav. Thanks to both of them, India laid the foundation of a strong score in the final.
India eyes sixth title
Vaibhav Suryavanshi's historic century has put India in a strong position in the Under-19 World Cup final. Now the Indian team's eyes are set on creating history by winning the sixth title, while this innings of Vaibhav will be remembered for a long time.
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