Indian Under-19 opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a sensational knock on Monday at the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, tearing into the Zimbabwe bowling attack with fearless strokeplay. The young left-hander reached his half-century in just 24 balls, giving India U19 complete control in a crucial Super Six match.
The match was played on 27 January 2026 (Monday) at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, where Zimbabwe U19 won the toss and opted to bowl first. What followed was a dominant batting display from India’s top order, led by Suryavanshi’s explosive innings.
Match Snapshot: India U19 vs Zimbabwe U19
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | Super Six – Group 2 |
| Date | 27 January 2026 (Monday) |
| Venue | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo |
| Toss | Zimbabwe U19 opted to bowl |
| India U19 Score (10.2 overs) | 100/1 |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Innings Today
Vaibhav Suryavanshi played with maturity beyond his age, mixing clean hitting with smart placement. He attacked both pace and spin, punishing loose deliveries and rotating strike well in between boundaries.
Batting Performance
- Runs: 52
- Balls: 29
- Fours: 4
- Sixes: 4
- Strike Rate: 179.31
His fifty came off 24 balls, making it the third-fastest half-century in U19 World Cup history, a major milestone in the tournament.
Read more: Vaibhav Suryavanshi Record List
Key Records & Impact
- 24-ball fifty – third fastest in U19 World Cup
- India scored 99 runs in the first 10 overs
- Shared a 56-run partnership with captain Ayush Mhatre
- India raced to 100/1 in just 10.2 overs
This innings further strengthens Suryavanshi’s reputation as one of India’s most dangerous U19 batters in the competition.
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India U19 have looked increasingly dominant as the tournament progresses, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s form at the top is a big reason why. His ability to score quickly in the powerplay puts immediate pressure on opponents and gives India a strong platform in big matches.
With performances like this, Suryavanshi is quickly emerging as one of the standout stars of the U19 World Cup 2026, and his latest fifty could prove vital in India’s push toward the semifinals.
