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A two-match Test series is going on between the Under-19 teams of India and Australia, the first match of which is being played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. In this match, a 13 year old batsman has attracted everyone’s attention with his strong performance. Let us tell you that the unofficial Test series match between the two teams has started on September 30. At the same time, the second match will also start from October 7 in Chepauk.
Vaibhav made a big record
In this match, Bihar’s Lal has scored a century in just 58 balls. Now he is just one place behind England batsman Moeen Ali. He scored a century in 56 balls in Under-19 in 2005. With this, Vaibhav has made the record of the fastest century by an Indian in the Under-19 Test. The young player hit 14 fours and four centuries during his strong innings. He scored 104 runs on just 62 balls. Made it and was run out. India gave a strong reply to Australia’s score of 293 runs on the board in the first innings.
Has also debuted in Ranji
Vaibhav is the same batsman who made his debut in Ranji Trophy 2024 at the age of just 12 years and 284 days. He became the fourth youngest player to do so. He has broken the records of many players including Sachin Tendulkar. Sachin became a big name in Ranji cricket at a very young age and also made a place in the Indian team.
Cricket journey started at the age of nine
Vaibhav’s batting style is similar to Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan. His innings against Australia included a variety of shots, including square drives, pulls at deep mid-wicket and cover drives. Suryavanshi’s cricket journey began at the age of nine, when he received early coaching from his father Sanjeev Suryavanshi. His father’s passion for cricket and his own dedication inspired Vaibhav to achieve remarkable success at such a young age, making him a promising talent in Indian cricket.
Record of current Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto broken
Bihar’s left-handed batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi has broken the record of Nazmul Hussain Shanto at the age of 13 years and 188 days. The current Bangladesh team captain scored a century against Sri Lanka in 2013 at the age of 14 years and 241 days. Suryavanshi made his Ranji Trophy cricket debut for Bihar at the age of 12 earlier this year, but could only score 31 runs in four innings at an average of 7.75.
Opening partnership of 133 runs in 18.5 overs between Suryavanshi and Vihaan.
After Australia Under-19 were all out for 293, Suryavanshi made an opening partnership of 133 runs with Vihaan Malhotra in 18.5 overs. Ultimately he was run out in the 19th over.
Also selected for quadrangular series
Let us tell you that Vaibhav Suryavanshi has also participated in Vinoo Mankad Trophy and Under-19 Challenger Trophy. Suryavanshi was then selected for the quadrangular series, which also includes Bangladesh and England.
13-year-old Indian opener scored the second fastest youth Test century
India’s batting played like a senior team on the first day. Yesterday, during the Test against Bangladesh, India’s senior team scored the fastest 250 runs and the juniors tried to follow in their footsteps, scoring 103 runs in just 14 overs at a run rate of 7.36.
While Vihaan Malhotra was unbeaten on 21 off 37 balls, fellow opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi ended the day with an unbeaten 81 off 47 balls. He was particularly effective on the off-side, playing innings at a strike rate of 172.34.
Starting the second day in a similar fashion, Suryavanshi wasted no time in scoring his century, scoring 19 runs in just 11 balls and achieving the feat in 58 balls. This is the fastest youth Test century scored by an Indian and the second fastest century in recorded history after Moeen Ali’s 100 off 56 balls against Sri Lanka in 2005.
