Vaibhav Suryavanshi is just 14. But you wouldn’t know that watching him bat. After making headlines in IPL 2025 with his fearless hitting, the young opener has now lit up the international stage.
On Friday, he hammered 48 runs in just 19 balls as India Under-19 beat England by six wickets in the first Youth ODI. The win puts India 1-0 ahead in the five-match series and Suryavanshi is once again the talk of the town.
England won the toss and batted first. They started well with Isaac Mohammed hitting 42 off 28 balls, but India’s bowlers quickly took control.
Kanishk Chouhan picked up 3 wickets, while RS Ambrish and Henil Patel got two each. Mohamed Enaan also took two important wickets.
The English team fell from 76/1 to 174 all out in just 42.2 overs. Rocky Flintoff, son of Andrew Flintoff, tried to fight back with a steady 56 but didn’t get enough support from the other end.
Chasing 175, India came out all guns blazing. And right at the center of it was Suryavanshi wearing the No. 18 jersey.
He smashed three sixes and four boundaries, taking apart the England bowlers in the powerplay. His fearless hitting reminded fans of his 35-ball century in the IPL.
He reached 48 in just 19 balls before getting out to a top-edged slog sweep. But by then the damage was done.
After the openers fell, India lost one more quick wicket, but vice-captain Abhigyan Kundu made sure there were no hiccups.
He stayed unbeaten on 45 off 34 balls and calmly finished the chase in just 24 overs. It was a dominant win from start to finish.
This win was more than just a strong start to the series. It showed how confident and ready these young players are.
Suryavanshi’s form is no fluke. At just 14, he’s batting like a pro first in the IPL, and now in England. His timing, shot selection, and fearless mindset are turning heads everywhere.
India’s bowling looks sharp too, with a good mix of spin and pace. India now lead the series 1-0 with four more Youth ODIs to go. The second game will be crucial for England as they try to bounce back.He’s here.
