In a remarkable achievement during the first Test match between India U-19 and Australia U-19, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi etched his name into the record books, becoming the youngest player ever to score a century in youth cricket. Australia U-19 batted first, posting 293 on the board, but it was Vaibhav’s stellar knock that stole the spotlight. India U-19 responded with 172/3 after 30 overs, with Vaibhav’s blistering 104 off 62 balls, laced with 14 boundaries and four towering sixes.
Vaibhav reached his century in just 58 balls, making it the second-fastest century in youth Test cricket, only behind England’s Moeen Ali, who scored a 56-ball ton against Sri Lanka in 2005. However, Vaibhav now holds the distinction of being the youngest and fastest Indian to hit a century in youth Test matches.
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Vaibhav Surpasses Babar Azam and Najmul Shanto’s Records
Vaibhav’s historic century also saw him surpass cricketing stalwarts like Babar Azam and Najmul Hossain Shanto. At just 13 years and 188 days old, Vaibhav now holds the record as the youngest centurion in professional cricket, breaking Bangladesh captain Najmul Shanto’s record. Shanto had set the mark at 14 years and 241 days when he scored a century in a youth ODI against Sri Lanka in 2013. Babar Azam, who hit his first ton at 15 years and 48 days, is now third on the list of youngest centurions.
Youngest Centurions in Professional Cricket History:
- 13 years, 188 days – Vaibhav Suryavanshi vs Australia U-19, Chennai, 2024 (Youth Test)
- 14 years, 241 days – Najmul Hossain Shanto vs Sri Lanka U-19, Sylhet, 2013 (Youth ODI)
- 15 years, 48 days – Babar Azam vs Sri Lanka U-19, Dambulla, 2009 (Youth ODI)
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: The Youngest Star in Ranji Trophy
Vaibhav’s trailblazing journey began earlier in 2024 when he became the youngest debutant in the Ranji Trophy, surpassing Indian legends like Yuvraj Singh and Sachin Tendulkar. At just 12 years and 284 days, he made his debut for his state at the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in Patna, becoming the fourth-youngest player in Indian first-class cricket. Only Alimuddin, who debuted at 12 years and 73 days for Rajputana in 1942-43, stands ahead of him in the global records.
With these extraordinary feats, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not just breaking records but also emerging as one of cricket’s most exciting young talents, destined for even greater accomplishments.