Published: Jan 07, 2026, 08:54 PM (IST)
Edited: Jan 07, 2026, 08:54 PM (IST)
Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his sensational form with a blazing century, while opening partner Aaron George also scored a superb hundred as India U-19 crushed South Africa by 233 runs in the third Youth ODI on Wednesday, completing a 3-0 series sweep.
Sent in to bat, Suryavanshi, who had hit a quick 68 off 24 balls in the previous game, once again dominated the bowlers. The 14-year-old from Bihar smashed 10 sixes and nine fours in a fluent 127 off just 74 balls.
Aaron George supported him brilliantly, scoring 118 off 106 balls, and the pair put together a massive 227-run opening stand, laying the foundation for India’s huge total. India finished at 393 for 7, a target far too big for the South African side.
In reply, South Africa struggled from the start, collapsing to 15 for 3 in the fourth over as Kishan Singh ripped through the top order, dismissing Jorich Van Schalkwyk (1), Adnaan Lagadien (9), and Lethabo Phahlamohlaka (0). Singh, 19, who had taken four wickets in the second game, was once again the standout bowler.
Daniel Bosman (40) and Jason Rowles (19) tried to steady the innings, but South Africa slid to 99 for 6 in the 23rd over. Paul James (41) and Corne Botha (36 not out) offered some resistance, but the result was never in doubt. The visitors were eventually bowled out for 160 in 35 overs.
Earlier, Suryavanshi had stolen the show with his power-hitting, marking his third century in Youth ODIs. He has also scored four fifties in 18 matches, amassing 973 runs at an average of 54.05 and a strike rate of 164.08.
India had already won the first two matches of the series, beating South Africa by 25 runs via the DLS method in the opener and by eight wickets in the second match.
