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Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s outstanding performance against South Africa U19 blows former Indian cricketer’s mind

Former Indian cricketer stunned by star player Vaibhav Suryavanshi's great batting performance against South Africa U19.

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Published: Jan 09, 2026, 09:21 AM (IST)
Edited: Jan 09, 2026, 09:23 AM (IST)

Star Indian player and one of the greatest batters in cricket. Vaibhav Suryavanshi is in phenomenal form as he has delivered some great innings in the recent matches. Team India’s 14-year-old left-handed batter showcases a blend of calmness and beast in his performance.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s brilliant performance against South Africa U19

Vaibhav Suryavanshi performs sensationally as he scores great runs for the U19 team against South Africa. The 14-year-old batter smashed 127 runs off 73 balls and left everyone stunned during the final youth ODI against South Africa U19 in Benoni. However, this is not it, Suryavanshi also registered the record of being the youngest captain to score a Youth ODI century.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Aaron George’s remarkable batting performance

In the final match of the Youth ODI between India and South Africa. Not only Vaibhav Suryavanshi but young Indian star Aaron George played a remarkable innings as he delivered a great century and powered team India U19 to 393/7 in the 50-overs game. However, the bowling played a crucial role in the game as they wrapped up South Africa U19 for just 160 and registered a massive and dominating win over them by 233 runs and sealed the series.

Former Indian cricketer’s surprising reaction on Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s batting performance

However, this magical performances of Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s in the Youth ODI series against South Africa U19 grabbed the attention of former Indian cricketer and one of the most successful spinners of all time. Ravichandran Ashwin, who also showcased his services and skills in Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s current IPL team, Rajasthan Royals.

171(95), 50(26), 190(84), 68(24), 108*(61), 46(25) & 127(74) today. These are just some of Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s scores in the last 30 days across domestic & U19 cricket. Enna thambi, indha adi podhuma, illa innum konjam venuma? Translation ( what’s all this brother? Is this sample enough or are you going to raise the bar further),” wrote Ashwin.

You can’t explain in words what this kid is doing at 14. With the U19 WC round the corner where he’s expected to be the showstopper, followed immediately by the leap to the IPL for his first full season as an opener stepping into the big shoes of Sanju, the next four months of #VaibhavWatch is going to be exciting, telling us everything about his temperament, hunger & character,” he added.