Young superstar from Bihar, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, has already created a huge buzz in Indian cricket at a very young age. The 14-year-old made his IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals in April 2025 and stunned everyone with a breathtaking 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on April 28. It was the fastest hundred by an Indian in the history of the cash-rich league.
India's performance in Under-19 World Cup
Vaibhav is currently featuring for India in the Under-19 World Cup 2026 under Ayush Mhatre's captaincy. The 14-year-old has featured in three matches so far. He has scored 114 runs, including a fine knock of 72, and looks set to play an important role for the team as the tournament progresses.
With India sealing the berth for the Super Six stage, the side will face Zimbabwe on January 27 and arch-rivals Pakistan on February 1. Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has showered praise on the teenager and made a strong statement about his future.
Yuvraj Singh on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Yuvraj, who was the Player of the Series in India’s 2011 ODI World Cup win, said Vaibhav has the right mindset and a fearless attitude. Speaking in a video shared by the ICC on Instagram, Yuvraj highlighted the youngster’s confidence against fast bowling.
“I think Vaibhav is a great talent. He plays without fear. When he starts performing consistently against strong teams, he will truly understand how special his talent is. I’ve seen him bat in the nets against top fast bowlers, and he’s not scared to hook or pull even when the ball is flying at neck height. That’s where I see big potential for his future with India,” Yuvraj said.
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Vaibav Sooryavanshi's current form
Vaibhav has already made history by becoming the youngest player to score a half-century in Under-19 World Cup history. His numbers at the youth level are equally impressive. In just 21 Youth ODI matches, he has scored 1,087 runs, smashing 86 sixes and 83 fours.
In India’s most recent U19 World Cup match against New Zealand, Vaibhav opened the innings alongside Aaron George while chasing 136 runs at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. He played an aggressive knock of 40 runs off just 23 balls, hitting two fours and three sixes, and once again showed why he is considered one of India’s brightest young prospects.