Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes 2nd Fastest Century in U19 World Cup Final, Creates History

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Delivers a Historic Final Knock: Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a once-in-a-generation performance in the ICC Under-19 World Cup final, hammering a breathtaking century and registering the second fastest hundred in U19 World Cup history. Playing with complete authority, the left-hander dismantled England U19’s bowling attack and powered India to a massive total.

This was not just a century—it was a statement innings on the biggest stage of age-group cricket.

Match Context: World Cup Final, Big Day, Bigger Impact

The final of the ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 was played on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe. India U19 won the toss and chose to bat first on a surface that rewarded positive stroke play.

After the early wicket of Aaron George, Suryavanshi took complete control of the innings. He first built a strong foundation alongside captain Ayush Mhatre and then exploded in the middle and death overs, transforming a competitive total into a match-defining one.

2nd Fastest U19 World Cup Century – The Numbers

Vaibhav Suryavanshi reached his hundred in 55 balls, making it the second fastest century in U19 World Cup history—a remarkable achievement considering it came in a World Cup final.

Fastest U19 World Cup Hundreds (by balls)

Achieving this milestone in a World Cup final under pressure elevates the knock into elite territory.

Match-Winning Innings: How Suryavanshi Dominated England

Suryavanshi produced a sensational knock of 175 runs off just 80 balls, striking the ball cleanly to all parts of the ground. His innings featured a stunning 15 fours and 15 sixes, as he maintained a breathtaking strike rate of 218.75, completely overwhelming England’s bowling attack.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi – Final Innings Snapshot

He also stitched a match-turning 142-run partnership with Ayush Mhatre, breaking England’s momentum and laying the platform for India’s imposing total of 267.

Record-Breaking Feat in World Cup Finals

With this extraordinary innings, Suryavanshi now holds the record for the highest individual score in an U19 World Cup final. He also finished the tournament as the player with the most sixes in a single U19 World Cup edition, underlining his rare power-hitting ability at just 14 years of age.

England arrived in the final unbeaten, but Suryavanshi’s fearless intent ensured they were always chasing the game from the moment he reached his half-century.

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Scoring a century in a World Cup final is rare. Scoring 175 at record pace is historic. Vaibhav Suryavanshi combined composure, aggression, and supreme game awareness to deliver one of the greatest innings ever seen in U19 World Cup history.

This performance has firmly established him as one of the most exciting young batting talents in Indian cricket, and the 2026 final will be remembered as the day a future global star announced himself on the biggest youth stage.

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