IND vs ENG: Five sixes! Vaibhav Suryavanshi's whirlwind knock lights up U19 ODI
The Times of IndiaFriday, June 27, 2025 at 2:49:45 PM
A 14-year-old cricket phenom named Vaibhav Suryavanshi just announced his arrival on the international stage with a jaw-dropping performance. In his debut Youth ODI against England U19, he smashed 48 runs off just 19 balls—including five massive sixes—turbocharging India’s chase of a modest 175. Earlier, England had been rolled for 174, thanks to a strong bowling effort led by Kanishk Chouhan (3/20), while Rocky Flintoff (son of England legend Andrew Flintoff) managed a gritty 56. But the day belonged to Suryavanshi, whose fearless hitting stole the show.
Editor’s Note: Teen prodigies in cricket always grab headlines, but Suryavanshi’s blistering knock feels special—it’s not every day a 14-year-old dominates an international youth match like this. With India’s cricket pipeline constantly churning out talent, his performance hints at another potential superstar in the making. For England, it’s a reminder of their struggles in developing young batters, despite Flintoff Jr.’s solid effort. Either way, this match just gave us a glimpse of cricket’s next generation—and it’s thrilling.
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