Rajasthan Royals Prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi Named India U-19 Captain for South Africa Tour
Rajasthan Royals prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been handed the captaincy of the India Under-19 team for the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa. This appointment follows a string of outstanding performances in domestic cricket, most notably his explosive 84-ball 190 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
The selectors' decision to entrust the 14-year-old with the leadership role for the South Africa tour highlights their confidence in his temperament and ability to lead from the front. The series, scheduled for January 3, 5, and 7 at Willowmoore Park, will serve as a crucial preparatory assignment ahead of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026.
While Ayush Mhatre is confirmed to captain the side at the World Cup, Suryavanshi’s interim leadership role provides invaluable exposure to high-pressure situations. The young left-handed batter, who also had a breakout IPL season for the Royals, continues to demonstrate why he is considered one of India's most exciting future prospects.
“The decision underlines the selectors’ faith in his temperament and ability to lead from the front, especially after his recent exploits in age-group and domestic cricket, such as his 84-ball 190 in Vijay Hazare Trophy.”
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Age & Talent Rankings
Analysis of the emerging young talents in IPL 2026
| Rank | Player | Team | age |
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#1 | Mumbai Indians | 3 years | |
| #2 | Rajasthan Royals | 14 years | |
#3 | Mumbai Indians | 19 years | |
| #4 | Rajasthan Royals | 19 years | |
| #5 | Lucknow Super Giants | 20 years |
IPL 2025 Century Makers Leaders | Batting Rankings
Leading century makers scorers in IPL 2025 (batting specialists only: batters/all-rounders/wicketkeepers)
| Rank | Player | Team | century-makers |
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| #1 | Rajasthan Royals | 1 centuries | |
#2 | Punjab Kings | 1 centuries | |
#3 | Gujarat Titans | 1 centuries | |
| #4 | Lucknow Super Giants | 1 centuries | |
| #5 | Delhi Capitals | 1 centuries |
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“The decision underlines the selectors’ faith in his temperament and ability to lead from the front, especially after his recent exploits in age-group and domestic cricket, such as his 84-ball 190 in Vijay Hazare Trophy.”
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