India U-19's Vaibhav Suryavanshi Sets Records with Explosive Batting Against England U-19

Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit nine sixes during his career-best knock for India U-19 against England U-19 in the third Youth ODI.

India U-19's Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 86 runs off 31 balls, including nine sixes and six fours, leading his team to a four-wicket victory over England U-19. He achieved a 20-ball fifty, helping India chase down England's target of 269 runs in 34.3 overs in the rain-shortened 40-over match.

Suryavanshi's explosive innings included the most sixes by an Indian batter in youth ODIs, surpassing the previous record of eight maximums. His 20-ball half-century stands as the second-fastest by an Indian in youth ODIs. He demonstrated exceptional boundary-hitting abilities, with 78 of his 86 runs coming through fours and sixes.

England U-19 posted 268 for six wickets, with their captain Thomas Rew scoring 76 off 44 deliveries. Suryavanshi leads the batting charts in the series with 179 runs in three innings, showcasing his aggressive batting approach.

This innings marked Suryavanshi's highest score in his six youth ODIs for India, highlighting his development as a promising talent in Indian cricket's youth ranks.

According to the source: The Times of India.