Friday’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 final at Harare Sports Club will be remembered for Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s masterclass. The Indian firebrand smashed 175 off 80 balls against England, pounding 15 fours and 15 sixes in a knock that obliterated records and captivated global audiences.
Claiming the highest score in a U19 WC final, Suryavanshi’s 175 leaves Unmukt Chand’s 111*, Brett Williams’s 108, Stephen Peters’s 107, and Manjot Kalra’s 101* in its wake. His 30 sixes across the tournament make him the undisputed king, topping Dewald Brevis’s 18 and Finn Allen’s tally.
Focusing on the final, 15 sixes in one dig is now the gold standard, ahead of Michael Hill (12) and Craig Simmons (11). Suryavanshi also rewrote youth ODI history with the most sixes in an innings, eclipsing his prior 14. His acceleration was unreal: 150 runs in 71 balls—the fastest ever in U19s—beating Ben Meyes, and a 55-ball hundred second only to Will Maladzchuk’s 51.
What sets this apart is the context: under final pressure, Suryavanshi thrived. Young fans worldwide are inspired, and scouts note his technique suits all formats. India’s youth pipeline remains a powerhouse, with Suryavanshi leading the charge into a bright future.