Vaibhav Suryavanshi in U-19 Squad:
Bihar’s Rising Cricket StarVaibhav Suryavanshi from Samastipur, Bihar, has earned a spot in the Under-19 cricket team for the upcoming series against Australia. It is claimed that he has scored an incredible 49 centuries in various tournaments over the past year. Vaibhav began learning cricket at the young age of 5 and has shown exceptional talent ever since. Notably, he once played a breathtaking innings of 332 runs off just 178 balls in an Under-19 match, cementing his reputation as a cricket prodigy.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Samastipur, Bihar, has been selected for the Indian Under-19 cricket team in the upcoming series against Australia. The series, set to take place in India, will commence on September 21. It includes three One-Day matches followed by two four-day games. Remarkably, Vaibhav, who is under 14 years of age, has scored 49 centuries in the past year. His cricketing journey began at the age of 5, showcasing his dedication and early passion for the sport.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Impressive Performance Against Bangladesh and England
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a left-handed opening batsman, has garnered attention for his exceptional performance in various tournaments. It is claimed that he scored 49 centuries in just one year. Last year, during a four-nation Under-19 series, Vaibhav impressed with half-centuries against England and Bangladesh. He scored 75 runs against Bangladesh and 53 runs against England. Over the course of 5 matches, he accumulated a total of 177 runs, further highlighting his skill and consistency at the junior level.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Historic Triple Century in U-19 Tournament
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has showcased his talent across several prestigious tournaments, including the Ranji Trophy, Hemant Trophy, Cooch Behar Trophy, and Vinoo Mankad Trophy. In a memorable match during the Cooch Behar Trophy, he scored 151 runs off 128 balls against Jharkhand. In the Under-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy, playing for Bihar, Vaibhav accumulated 360 runs, maintaining an impressive average of 99.70. This year, in the Ranadhir Verma Under-19 One-Day tournament organized by the Bihar Cricket Association, Vaibhav made history by scoring a triple century—an unprecedented feat in Under-19 tournament history. He scored a stunning 332 runs off 178 balls, marking the first-ever triple century in the U 19 tournament .
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: A Cricket Prodigy Since Age 5
Vaibhav Suryavanshi hails from Tajpur, Samastipur, and has been playing cricket since the age of 5. He made his debut in the Ranji Trophy at just 13 years and 5 months, an incredible achievement for someone his age. Vaibhav debuted in first-class cricket at the age of only 12 years and 284 days, representing Bihar against Mumbai. His father, Sanjeev Suryavanshi, is also a cricketer, and it was under his influence that Vaibhav began his cricket journey, initially practicing at home before starting to play in his village. By the age of 10, Vaibhav had already scored a century.
Confusion About Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Age
Vaibhav was born on March 27, 2011, making him 13 years and 173 days old according to his official records. However, there has been some confusion about his age. In an interview, Vaibhav himself mentioned that he will turn 14 on September 27, 2023, meaning he would be 15 by the end of this month. This has led to ongoing debates and confusion regarding his actual age.