India Below-19s confronted South Africa U-19s within the decisive third Youth ODI at Willowmoore Park, Benoni, on January 7, 2026, throughout their tour of South Africa 2025-26. South Africa U-19 captain received the toss and elected to subject first, setting the stage for an explosive batting show from the younger Indian colts. With the collection already in India‘s pocket at 2-0 following rain-affected triumphs, all eyes turned to skipper Vaibhav Suryavanshi to cap the tour in type.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi lights up third Youth ODI with blazing century
Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old prodigy and India U-19 captain, unleashed havoc from the outset, smashing a wide ranging 127 off simply 74 balls, adorned with 9 fours and 10 towering sixes at a staggering strike charge of 171.62. Opening alongside Aaron George, he solid a record-shattering 227-run stand for the primary wicket in 25.4 overs, laying the muse for India’s formidable complete. Suryavanshi fell to Ntando Soni, caught by Adnaan Lagadien, however not earlier than propelling India to a dominant place, his aggressive strokeplay—notably towards pacers like JJ Basson and Jason Rowles—leaving the hosts shell-shocked. Followers exploded in celebration on-line, hailing the Bihar batter’s maturity past his years, particularly after his prior collection exploits together with a 68 off 24 within the second ODI.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
– Hundred in India.
– Hundred in UAE.
– Hundred in Australia.
– Hundred in England.
– Hundred in South Africa.ONE & ONLY 14-YEAR-OLD VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI 🇮🇳😍 pic.twitter.com/MR82CKwveX
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 7, 2026
🚨 HUNDRED FOR VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI 🚨
– Smashed 100* runs off 63balls vs SA U19.
– With 8 sixes and 6 fours.#vaibhavsuryavanshi #SAU19vINDU19 pic.twitter.com/3dvYPMZKQ2— Dipanjan Chatterjee (@I_am_DipCh) January 7, 2026
🚨 VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI – 127(73) vs SOUTH AFRICA U-19 IN YOUTH ODI 🚨
– Unbelievable innings from the Captain, the way forward for World Cricket is within the secure arms of Suryavanshi. pic.twitter.com/QTNrTZN8Me
— RO_KO 🏏 (@MohammadFa83199) January 7, 2026
India Witnessing The Rise Of A As soon as-in-a-generation Celebrity 🔥 pic.twitter.com/YN9Pgd7k2b
— Bharat Index. (@bharatindex_bh) January 7, 2026
Hundred in India.
– Hundred in UAE.
– Hundred in Australia.
– Hundred in England.
– Hundred in South Africa.ONE & ONLY 14-YEAR-OLD VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI 🇮🇳😍 pic.twitter.com/W99VBPHyDX
— Bihar_se_hai (@Bihar_se_hai) January 7, 2026
🚨 VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI HAMMERED A 63 BALL HUNDRED IN THE YOUTH ODI. 🚨
– That is scary consistency on the age of 14. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/fCtoW3i6Ki
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 7, 2026
At simply 15 years of age, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has scored centuries in: 🌍
🇮🇳 India
🇦🇪 UAE
🇶🇦 Qatar
🏴 England
🇦🇺 Australia
🇿🇦 South AfricaIn easy phrases, he has scored centuries wherever he has gone — 6 nations, 6 completely different situations, centuries in all. pic.twitter.com/1awJUrHoKq
— Varun Giri (@Varungiri0) January 7, 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has smacked a scintillating hundred as soon as extra. It’s nothing new today afterall.
This child is really god gifted & have to be having some pure powers, the way in which he generates a lot energy at this younger age. I’m utterly in awe of him, marvel what’s going to… pic.twitter.com/IiaWXm2q93
— Akshat (@Akshatgoel1408) January 7, 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 63-ball century within the Youth ODI.
Bro is scoring centuries in ODI with T20-style batting! 😭❤️ pic.twitter.com/YgLA7sJBga
— Point out Cricket (@MentionCricket) January 7, 2026
Everyone seems to be busy in arguing for Shubhman Gill, Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad. Whereas Vaibhav Suryavanshi on the door of Indian workforce 👇 pic.twitter.com/88Vdq1Cs5t
— Anil Jha🇮🇳 (@A_J0090) January 5, 2026
One other day, one other fiery century from Indian teen Vaibhav Suryavanshi! 🔥🇮🇳💯
He smashed a 63-ball hundred, together with 8 sixes and 6 fours, at a strike charge of 158.7 towards South Africa U19! 💙
pic.twitter.com/rKrpecPqkB— Naresh Tanwar (@nareshtanwar_) January 7, 2026
India U-19 to place a large rating towards South Africa U-19 within the ongoing Youth ODI
India U-19s racked up a commanding 306/4 in 40 overs at a blistering run charge of seven.65, due to George’s elegant 118 off 106 (16 fours) earlier than his dismissal by Jason Rowles, and strong contributions from Vedant Trivedi (34 off 42) and keeper Abhigyan Kundu (15 not out).
The innings flowed seamlessly after the mammoth opening partnership, George perished at 279 in 34.5 overs, adopted by Trivedi at 294 (38.2 ov) and a short hiccup with Harvansh Pangalia‘s run-out at 298 (39.2 ov), however RS Ambrish (2 not out) steadied the ship amid the final 5 overs yielding 30 runs for two wickets. South Africa’s bowlers toiled with out a lot success Basson leaked 54 in 5 overs, whereas Daniel Bosman was probably the most economical at 5.00—highlighting India’s batting depth forward of the ICC U-19 World Cup. This efficiency cements Suryavanshi’s popularity as a generational expertise, mixing fearless power-hitting with tactical acumen.
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