Indian cricket has found a new rising star, and his name is Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Just days after the disappointment of losing the Under-19 Asia Cup final, the 14-year-old made a powerful comeback with a breathtaking century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
A Knock to Remember
Playing for Bihar against Arunachal Pradesh in Ranchi, Vaibhav smashed a sensational 100 runs in just 36 balls. This incredible innings made him the second-fastest Indian to score a List A century, a remarkable achievement at such a young age.
Only Anmolpreet Singh, who scored a 35-ball century in 2024, is ahead of him on the list.
Fearless Batting Display
Vaibhav showed no fear against the bowling attack. His explosive innings included:
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16 fours
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15 sixes
He was eventually dismissed for an outstanding 190 runs, but by then, he had already stunned everyone watching.
Record-Breaking Feat
With 15 sixes in the innings, Vaibhav also equalled the record for the second-most sixes in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match. Interestingly, this record was earlier set by Narayan Jagadeesan, also against Arunachal Pradesh, in 2022.
Fastest List A Centuries by an Indian
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35 balls – Anmolpreet Singh (Punjab)
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36 balls – Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Bihar)
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40 balls – Yusuf Pathan (Baroda)
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41 balls – Urvil Patel (Gujarat)
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42 balls – Abhishek Sharma (Punjab)
A Star in the Making
Despite all the attention on senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma returning to action, it was Vaibhav Suryavanshi who stole the spotlight. His performance proved that setbacks don’t define a player — comebacks do.
At just 14 years old, Vaibhav has already shown that he is one of India’s most exciting young batting talents. If this knock is any sign, the future of Indian cricket looks very bright.
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