The ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 has turned into a record-breaking tournament, and the final delivered one of its most unforgettable moments. India’s teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, just 14 years old, smashed a stunning century off 55 balls in the final, rewriting history books and firmly placing his name among the fastest centurions in U19 World Cup history.
Vaibhav’s knock came under pressure on the biggest stage and instantly became one of the most talked-about innings ever at the Under-19 level. While Australia’s Will Malajczuk still holds the all-time record, Vaibhav’s effort is now one of the fastest hundreds ever recorded in the tournament.
Fastest Hundreds in U19 World Cup History List – Updated 2026
| Rank | Batter | Balls | Team | Opposition | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will Malajczuk | 51 | Australia | Japan | Windhoek | 2026 |
| 2 | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 55 | India | England | Zimbabwe | 2026 |
| 3 | Qasim Akram | 63 | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | North Sound | 2022 |
| 4 | Ben Mayes | 65 | England | Scotland | Zimbabwe | 2026 |
| 5 | Raj Bawa | 69 | India | Uganda | Tarouba | 2022 |
| 6 | Viran Chamuditha | 75 | Sri Lanka | Japan | Windhoek | 2026 |
| 7 | George van Heerden | 89 | South Africa | Ireland | Tarouba | 2022 |
| 8 | Jason Rowles | 90 | South Africa | Tanzania | Windhoek | 2026 |
| 9 | Finn Allen | 92 | New Zealand | West Indies | Mount Maunganui | 2018 |
| 10 | Shubman Gill | 93 | India | Pakistan | Christchurch | 2018 |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Century
Vaibhav reached his hundred with a calm single to backward point, taking just 55 deliveries. The innings was a perfect mix of fearless stroke-play and maturity beyond his age. It was not only one of the fastest U19 World Cup hundreds, but also one achieved in a World Cup final, making it even more special.
Earlier in the tournament, Vaibhav had already shown his explosive ability:
- 50 off 24 balls in the semi-final
- 68 off 33 balls in another high-pressure chase
- Tournament-leading six-hitting numbers
His final-match century confirmed his status as one of the most exciting young batters the U19 World Cup has ever seen.
Indian Batters and Fast U19 World Cup Hundreds
India now features prominently on this elite list with:
- Raj Bawa (69 balls, 2022)
- Shubman Gill (93 balls, 2018)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi (93 balls, 2022)
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi (55 balls, 2026)
This highlights India’s growing reputation for producing aggressive, match-winning batters at the Under-19 level.
- The fastest hundreds have mostly come in the last two editions (2022 & 2026), showing a shift toward ultra-aggressive batting.
- Associate nations like Japan and Uganda have often been involved, but Vaibhav’s century came against England in a final, adding huge context and pressure.
- Despite many attempts, no one has yet broken the 50-ball barrier at an U19 World Cup.
The list of fastest U19 World Cup hundreds has been reshaped in 2026, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 55-ball century will be remembered as one of the most iconic knocks in youth cricket history. At just 14, he has already delivered a performance that fans and experts will talk about for years.
