Vaibhav Suryavanshi Sets Records with Half-Century in U19 World Cup Match

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old Indian cricketer, scored 72 runs off 67 balls against Bangladesh in the ICC U19 World Cup 2026, becoming the youngest player to hit a half-century in the tournament's history. He surpassed Virat Kohli to become the seventh Indian to score over 1,000 runs in youth ODIs, achieving this milestone in just 20 matches. Suryavanshi also took a notable boundary catch during the match, contributing to India's 18-run victory. Despite missing a century, his performance has set multiple records and drawn comparisons to established players.