Vaibhav Suryavanshi Shatters World Record With Stunning 171 in U-19 Asia Cup

India's 14-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a breathtaking performance on December 12, 2025, smashing 171 off just 95 balls to power India Under-19 to a commanding 234-run victory over hosts United Arab Emirates Under-19 in the opening Group A match of the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup at the ICC Academy Ground. The left-handed opener's innings, studded with nine fours and a record 14 sixes, propelled India to a mammoth 433/6—the highest total in the tournament's history—after being invited to bat first. Suryavanshi, who raced to his fifty in 30 balls and century in 56, fell just six runs short of Ambati Rayudu's Indian Youth ODI record of 177 not out, while contributions from Aaron George (69) and Vihaan Malhotra (69) ensured a relentless assault on the UAE bowling.

Suryavanshi's knock shattered multiple records, including the most sixes in a single innings in the U-19 Asia Cup (surpassing Afghanistan's Darwish Rasooli’s 10) and overall in the tournament (26 sixes, eclipsing Rasooli’s 22). His 14 maximums also set a new benchmark for the most sixes in a youth innings against an associate nation, though the match lacks official Youth ODI status due to the UAE's standing. At 14 years and approximately 260 days, he became the youngest centurion in U-19 Asia Cup history, adding to his burgeoning reputation as a prodigy who has already notched centuries in IPL, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and other youth formats throughout a stellar 2025.

In response, UAE crumbled under the pressure of chasing 434, collapsing early before a resilient stand from Prithvi Madhu and Uddish Suri steadied them briefly. They eventually finished at 199/7 in 50 overs, with Suri top-scoring with an unbeaten 78. India's bowlers maintained discipline, restricting the hosts and securing a dominant start to their campaign, which serves as crucial preparation for the 2026 Under-19 World Cup.

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This explosive display from Suryavanshi, hailing from Bihar and already a Rajasthan Royals IPL Star, underscores his extraordinary talent and positions him as a flagship figure for India's next generation of cricketers. As the tournament progresses—with high-stakes clashes like the upcoming fixture against Pakistan—his form promises to keep the spotlight firmly on the rising phenom amid a blend of youthful flair and competitive intensity.

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