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This article covers the upcoming Under-19 cricket match between India and Pakistan, featuring standout player Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
India is all set to face Pakistan in a thrilling Under-19 Asia Cup match this Sunday. The game will take place at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. This much-anticipated match will also showcase Bihar’s own Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who has been making waves in the cricket world.
Vaibhav recently made headlines by hitting a record 16 sixes in a single innings during a match against UAE. This incredible feat made him the player with the most sixes in an Under-19 Youth ODI, breaking the previous record of 12 sixes held by Australia’s Michael Hill since 2008.
In the same match against UAE, Vaibhav scored an impressive 171 runs off just 95 balls, reaching his century in just 56 balls. His outstanding performance helped India post a massive total of 433 runs, leading to a convincing victory by 234 runs as UAE could only manage 199 runs in reply.
Vaibhav has been on a record-breaking spree lately. He scored a century in just 78 balls against Australia in a Youth Test, becoming the second player after Brendon McCullum to achieve two Youth Test centuries in under 100 balls. He also made a record for the fastest century in Youth ODI with a score of 143 runs in just 78 balls against England.
In domestic cricket, Vaibhav recently became the youngest player to score a century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He scored 108 runs off 61 balls against Maharashtra and was signed by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore at just 14 years old, making him the youngest player in IPL history. His debut in IPL 2025 also saw him scoring a century against Gujarat Titans.
Summary:
- India will play against Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup on Sunday.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi is part of the Indian team and has set several records.
- He hit 16 sixes in a match against UAE, breaking a long-standing record.
- Vaibhav scored 171 runs in that match, leading India to a big win.
- He is also the youngest player to score a century in the IPL.
