Vaibhav Suryavanshi rewrites record books again; slams fastest ever century in Youth ODIs
India U19 opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his jaw-dropping rise in world cricket with another record-shattering knock — this time in the Youth ODI format. On July 5, during the 4th U19 ODI against England at Worcester, the 14-year-old sensation smashed the fastest-ever century in Youth ODIs, reaching the milestone in just 52 balls. He broke the previous record of 53 balls set by Pakistan’s Kamran Ghulam.
Fastest Youth ODI Century – Now Belongs to Suryavanshi
Opening the innings after England chose to bowl first, Suryavanshi weathered early pressure following the dismissal of captain Ayush Mhatre for 5. Undeterred, the southpaw launched a brutal assault, hammering 143 off 78 deliveries, decorated with 13 fours and 10 sixes, before falling in the 29th over. His brilliance powered India from 7/1 to 234/2.
IPL Fame to Youth ODI Stardom
This isn’t Suryavanshi’s first brush with fame. Earlier in 2025, playing for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, he became:
- The youngest player to score a T20 century.
- The fastest Indian to hit a T20 hundred (just 35 balls) — against Gujarat Titans.
That explosive IPL century announced him as one of the most promising talents in Indian cricket.
Youth Test Glory Already Achieved
Back in 2024, Suryavanshi blazed his way to the second-fastest Youth Test century, smashing a 56-ball hundred against Australia U19 in Chennai — another extraordinary feat at just 13 years of age.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi – A Star in the Making
At only 14, Suryavanshi has become a record-breaker across formats:
- Fastest Youth ODI Century (52 balls)
- Fastest Indian IPL Century (35 balls)
- Second-Fastest Youth Test Century (56 balls)
With his explosive power, mature temperament, and the ability to dominate world-class bowling, Suryavanshi is not just India’s next big thing — he may well be the future of global cricket.
