India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blasts 175 in 80 balls in U19 World Cup final against England

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stole the show in the 2026 U19 World Cup final against England, scoring a breathtaking 175 off just 80 balls at Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe.

His explosive innings, featuring 8 boundaries and 15 sixes, included a blazing 55-ball century — the second fastest in U19 World Cup history.

Vaibhav’s 142-run partnership with India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre laid the foundation for a massive total. From the very first ball, Vaibhav attacked both pacers and spinners, leaving England’s bowlers struggling to contain him. An unforgettable highlight was an 18-run over off bowler Ahmed, featuring three sixes and a boundary, leaving teammates and opponents alike in awe.

Not content with just reaching a century, Vaibhav continued his onslaught, racing past 150* within 23 overs and taking India past 200 in just 22. His next 50 came off only 16 balls, underlining his ability to dominate in a high-pressure final.

His innings came to an end when Lumsden trapped him caught behind by Rews on 175, but not before the crowd gave him a standing ovation. Vaibhav’s fiery knock not only cemented his position as the tournament’s leading run-scorer but also brought India closer to a record sixth U19 World Cup title.