Vaibhav Suryavanshi's bat has once again worked its magic. In the ODI match being played between the India and England Under-19 teams, Vaibhav played a phenomenal innings of 48 runs off just 19 balls, which included three fours and five sixes.
Sports News: Young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who is being touted as the future of Indian cricket, has once again proved his mettle with a brilliant performance on English soil. In the first ODI match between the India and England Under-19 teams, Vaibhav played such a fiery innings that everyone was stunned.
He showcased a magnificent display of power by scoring 48 runs in just 19 balls. The special thing was that in this short innings, Vaibhav hit five towering sixes and three fours, leaving the England bowlers' strategies in tatters.
Impact of a Sensational Performance in IPL
It is noteworthy that Vaibhav Suryavanshi came into the limelight while playing for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025. He created a sensation in the cricket world by scoring a century in just 35 balls against Gujarat Titans. After that performance, the selectors gave him a chance in the Under-19 team and Vaibhav cashed in on this opportunity with both hands. His blistering innings in England clearly shows that his confidence is sky high.
England bowlers' strategy went for a toss
India had a target of 175 runs in this match. When Vaibhav came in to bat, Team India's situation was a little shaky, but he immediately showed aggressive intent and started raining sixes. Vaibhav put tremendous pressure on the England bowlers by scoring runs at a strike rate of 252.63. Watching his batting, the audience felt as if they were experiencing the thrill of a T20 match.
Showcased Skill in Bowling Too
Not only in batting, Vaibhav Suryavanshi also tried his hand at bowling and performed brilliantly. He gave away only two runs in an over, tying down the England batsmen. This makes it clear that Vaibhav also wants to strengthen his identity as an all-rounder. The discipline of line and length was visible in his bowling, which could be of great benefit to the team management in the upcoming matches.
In the first ODI, India had scored 123 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in 16 overs and needed only 52 runs to win, with 34 overs remaining. Due to Vaibhav's explosive innings, India's advantage was clearly visible.
