India’s U-19 World Cup campaign has begun with 14-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi on the verge of surpassing a significant record held by Virat Kohli. Suryavanshi, who is associated with the Rajasthan Royals setup via the IPL stats list, has already amassed 973 runs in just 18 Youth ODI innings. He requires only six more runs to eclipse Kohli’s previous record in the format.
Suryavanshi is considered a key player for the heavily favored Indian squad, which is aiming for a record sixth U-19 World Cup title. His aggressive style at the top of the order is expected to set the tone for the team. The young prodigy's rapid accumulation of runs highlights the depth of talent emerging from India's youth cricket system, providing an exciting glimpse into the future of the sport.
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“Sooryavanshi, already with 973 runs in 18 innings, needs just six more to surpass Kohli's mark.”
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Batting second, Vaibhav Suryavanshi opened the innings for India, hitting 68 runs off just 24 deliveries. This included a whopping 10 sixes and just a solitary four.
14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi had an extraordinary 2025. The left-handed batter ecame the most searched cricketer in India. His breakout IPL season for the Rajasthan Royals, which included a record-breaking T20 century, grabbed significant attention.
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.

“Sooryavanshi, already with 973 runs in 18 innings, needs just six more to surpass Kohli's mark.”