Fourteen-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to see his popularity soar as he dominates on the cricket field. On Friday, the young left-hander delivered a masterclass during the U19 Asia Cup, blasting 171 runs from just 95 deliveries against the UAE at the ICC Cricket Academy. His record-breaking innings, featuring nine fours and 14 sixes, propelled the Ayush Mhatre-led Indian side to a massive total of 433/6, eventually securing a colossal 234-run win.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi reacts to overtaking Kohli in Google Trend
Suryavanshi's rise has been meteoric, particularly following his standout performances for the Rajasthan Royals in the 2025 Indian Premier League. This success has significantly increased his global profile, leading to him becoming the most-searched Indian sports personality on Google in 2025. Remarkably, he surpassed icons like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and MS Dhoni in search rankings, reflecting his status as a genuine breakthrough star in world cricket.
Following his match-winning display against the UAE, the youngster was named Player of the Match and was asked about his status as the country’s most searched sportsperson. In an honest response, Suryavanshi emphasised that his primary focus remains on playing quality cricket for his team. While maintaining this professional outlook, he did admit that such widespread recognition brings him a great deal of happiness and joy.
"I don't pay attention to these things. I keep the focus on my game. Yes, I do hear about these developments, and it does feel nice. I look at it, feel good about it and then move forward. That's about it," Suryavanshi said after the match.
Suryavanshi shatters multiple records with historic 171-run knock
Suryavanshi’s record-breaking innings was defined by its incredible pace and precision. He reached his century in just 56 balls and continued his onslaught to cross the 150-run mark in only 84 deliveries. By the time he was eventually dismissed for 171 runs off 95 balls, he had maintained a blistering strike rate of 180, leaving the opposition bowlers with few answers.
His 171-run blitzkriegruns stands as the second-highest individual score by an Indian player in a Youth ODI. The only player ahead of him is Ambati Rayudu, who scored an unbeaten 177 against England U19 in 2002. Furthermore, Suryavanshi’s feat etched his name in history as the youngest player ever to score a century in the Under-19 Asia Cup.