Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerged as England’s biggest nightmare after producing a historic, record-shattering 175-run knock to guide India to a massive 100-run victory in the U19 World Cup 2026 final. The 14-year-old batting sensation lit up the Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe with an extraordinary display of power-hitting, becoming the fastest player in Under-19 history to reach 150, achieving the milestone in just 71 balls. His blistering 175 came off only 80 deliveries and included 15 fours and 15 sixes.
India posted a daunting 411/9 after opting to bat first, with captain Ayush Mhatre contributing a composed 53 and Kanishk Chouhan adding crucial late runs. England’s chase showed promise through early partnerships, while Caleb Falconer’s fighting century went in vain as wickets fell regularly.
