Patna’s young cricket sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi has emerged as the brightest star in India’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 final against England. In a breathtaking display of power and precision, the Bihar lad smashed 175 runs off just 80 balls, featuring 15 fours and 15 sixes, propelling India to a mammoth 411/9.
Captain Ayush Mhatre won the toss and elected to bat first at Harare Sports Club. India lost Aaron George early for 9, but Suryavanshi forged a crucial 142-run partnership with Mhatre, who scored 53 off 51 balls. The momentum shifted dramatically as Suryavanshi, unrelenting, added 89 runs with Vedant Trivedi in just 39 balls.
Suryavanshi’s dismissal didn’t halt the charge. Vedant and Vihaan Malhotra pushed the score past 300 with a 51-run stand. Abhijnan Kundu contributed 40 off 31 balls alongside RS Ambrish’s 18, before Kanisk Chauhan’s explosive unbeaten 37 off 20 balls sealed a towering total.
England’s James Minto claimed 3 wickets, with Sebastian Morgan and Alex Green taking 2 each. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar hailed Suryavanshi on social media, calling him a new hope for Indian cricket through his hard work and talent. ‘May he create new records for India,’ the CM posted, wishing him future glory.
This performance not only positions India strongly in the final but also marks Suryavanshi as a future international prospect, drawing nationwide attention to Bihar’s cricket talent pool.