CM Nitish Kumar praised Vaibhav Suryavanshi. file photo
Akshay Pandey, Patna. Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Samastipur's left-handed batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi has emerged as a big match player at a young age.
On Friday, in the title match of the Under-19 World Cup against England at the Harare Cricket Ground in Zimbabwe, the 14-year-old cricketer's inning of 175 runs in 80 balls with the help of 15 sixes and 15 fours made the match one-sided.
Before this, he had dominated world cricket by scoring 101 runs in 38 balls on the IPL stage. Vaibhav, who made his debut in Ranji Trophy at the age of 12 years and 284 days, played a total of seven matches in the Under-19 World Cup, but his biggest innings came on the day of the final.
The cricketer scored three half-centuries and one century in the tournament. In the first match of the competition, Vaibhav returned to the pavilion on just two runs.
If he disappointed with the bat, he came in handy for the team by holding the ball. He took one wicket by throwing just two balls. In the next match, Vaibhav proved his usefulness by scoring a half-century.
He scored 72 runs against Bangladesh. He missed a half-century after scoring 40 runs in the match against New Zealand. Played an important role in the team's big victory by scoring 52 runs against Zimbabwe. Broke the back of the opposition team by scoring 30 runs against Pakistan and 68 runs against Afghanistan.
Scored 439 runs in seven matches
Vaibhav's bat was speaking in the Under-19 World Cup, but the innings for which he is known were not coming. On Friday, he scored 175 runs in just 80 balls at a strike rate of 218.
The highest score in his name from seven matches of this competition was 439 runs. Before this, if we talk about big matches, he has played innings of 101 runs in 38 balls in IPL 2025, 171 runs in 95 balls in Under-19 Asia Cup, 190 runs in 84 balls in Vijay Hazare Trophy, 108 runs in 61 balls in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and 144 runs in 42 balls in Rising Stars Asia Cup.
Vaibhav is the new hope of Indian cricket: Chief Minister
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday congratulated Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who played a stormy innings. CM said that in the final match played between India vs England in the Under-19 World Cup, state cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi performed brilliantly 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.
Vaibhav's performance is an inspiration for young cricket players across the country. Vaibhav has proved at every level by playing IPL, Under-19 cricket and domestic competition that he is fully prepared for the big stage. Harsh Vardhan, President Bihar Cricket Association It is directly because of Vaibhav's innings that India has won the Under-19 World Cup trophy. The 14 year old player is an inspiration for small and big level cricketers. Saumya Raj: In today's era, Vaibhav Suryavanshi cannot be compared with any level of cricketer. His playing format is completely different. Now he is ready for every level of competition. Shivam Nayan: In the coming days, Vaibhav will emerge as a big hero in the victory of the country. The 14-year-old player is yet to achieve bigger heights in major cricket competitions. Big bowlers look small in front of Aditi Vaibhav's explosive batting. We have seen his storm in IPL. Waiting for him to join the Indian senior team.Sakshi
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