Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo by @BCCI on X) NEW DELHI: Teen cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dominated the match in India’s U-19 World Cup final on Friday, smashing a breathtaking 175 off just 80 balls to lead India to a 100-run win over England and a record sixth title. After the match, he dedicated his Player of the Final award to the team’s supporters.“I can’t express how I feel, but the way we have all worked hard for the last 7-8 months and our support staff who have been with us for a long time and always made sure we are okay, I would like to dedicate the award to them,” said Sooryavanshi.
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“For the last eight to nine months, the support staff and the team have been working together. This preparation has played a huge role in getting us to where we are today.”The 14-year-old became the first player in U19 World Cup history to win both the player of the final and player of the tournament awards. His innings included 15 sixes and 15 fours and he reached the fastest 150 in under-19 cricket in just 71 balls, taking India to an impressive 411 for 9 after winning the toss.England fought bravely, with Caleb Falconer scoring 115 off 67 balls, but regular wickets prevented them from keeping up with the required pace. They were eventually bowled out for 311, giving India a dominant win.Having already made waves in the Indian Premier League last year, Sooryavanshi now holds the record for the highest individual score in any ICC tournament final, further cementing his reputation as one of cricket’s brightest young talents.This remarkable performance not only secured India’s sixth Under-19 World Cup title but also showed the impact of preparation, teamwork and raw talent on the world stage.
