In a remarkable feat, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi etched his name in cricket history by becoming the youngest player ever to score a century in Youth Test cricket. His extraordinary knock of 104 off just 62 balls against Australia U19 at the M.A Chidambaram Stadium has set a new record in the sport.
Suryavanshi’s innings, marked by aggressive strokes and precision, came during a youth Test match where India U19 took on Australia U19. The young prodigy showed immense composure and skill beyond his years, as he blasted his way to the century mark, before being dismissed by Christian Howe in a run-out.
Breaking Records
With this century, Vaibhav Suryavanshi broke the previous record held by Pakistan‘s Nasir Jamshed, who scored 204 at the age of 15 years and 102 days. Other notable names that Suryavanshi surpassed include Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad and Hasan Raza.
At just 13 years and 187 days, Suryavanshi’s achievement stands as a monumental moment in cricket, placing him ahead of cricketers who have gone on to have illustrious careers in international cricket.
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Second Fastest Youth Century
In addition to being the youngest, Suryavanshi also became the second-fastest player to score a century in the Youth Test format. His 62-ball ton was only bettered by England’s Moeen Ali, who holds the record for the fastest century, achieved in 56 balls back in 2005. Notably, Suryavanshi now holds the record for the fastest century by an Indian player in Youth Test cricket.
Bright Future Ahead
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s talent has already been evident, having made his first-class debut for Bihar earlier this year. His century in the youth Test signals the arrival of a prodigious talent, and he is seen as one of the rising stars of Indian cricket.
As India continues to nurture young talent, Suryavanshi’s latest feat is likely to bring him closer to representing the country at higher levels, with many cricket experts already predicting a bright future for the teenager.
India’s cricketing ecosystem continues to produce young talents that leave an indelible mark, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s record-breaking century is a testament to the future of the game.
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