Fans erupt as Vaibhav Suryavanshi blasts scintillating century against South Africa U-19 in third Youth ODI
India Under-19s faced South Africa U-19s in the decisive third Youth ODI at Willowmoore Park, Benoni, on January 7, 2026, during their tour of South Africa 2025-26. South Africa U-19 captain won the toss and elected to field first, setting the stage for an explosive batting display from the young Indian colts. With the series already in India‘s pocket at 2-0 following rain-affected triumphs, all eyes turned to skipper Vaibhav Suryavanshi to cap the tour in style.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi lights up 3rd Youth ODI with blazing century
Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old prodigy and India U-19 captain, unleashed havoc from the outset, smashing a breathtaking 127 off just 74 balls, adorned with 9 fours and 10 towering sixes at a staggering strike rate of 171.62. Opening alongside Aaron George, he forged a record-shattering 227-run stand for the first wicket in 25.4 overs, laying the foundation for India’s formidable total. Suryavanshi fell to Ntando Soni, caught by Adnaan Lagadien, but not before propelling India to a dominant position, his aggressive strokeplay—particularly against pacers like JJ Basson and Jason Rowles—leaving the hosts shell-shocked. Fans exploded in celebration online, hailing the Bihar batter’s maturity beyond his years, especially after his prior series exploits including a 68 off 24 in the second ODI.
Here’s how fans 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 🚨
– Incredible innings from the Captain, the future of World Cricket is in the safe hands of Suryavanshi. pic.twitter.com/QTNrTZN8Me
— RO_KO 🏏 (@MohammadFa83199) January 7, 2026
India Witnessing The Rise Of A Once-in-a-generation Superstar 🔥 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. 🚨
– This is scary consistency at the age of 14. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/fCtoW3i6Ki
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 7, 2026
At just 15 years of age, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has scored centuries in: 🌍
🇮🇳 India
🇦🇪 UAE
🇶🇦 Qatar
🏴 England
🇦🇺 Australia
🇿🇦 South AfricaIn simple words, he has scored centuries wherever he has gone — 6 nations, 6 different conditions, centuries in all. pic.twitter.com/1awJUrHoKq
— Varun Giri (@Varungiri0) January 7, 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has smacked a scintillating hundred once more. It is nothing new these days afterall.
This kid is truly god gifted & must be having some natural powers, the way he generates so much power at this young age. I am completely in awe of him, wonder what will… pic.twitter.com/IiaWXm2q93
— Akshat (@Akshatgoel1408) January 7, 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 63-ball century in the Youth ODI.
Bro is scoring centuries in ODI with T20-style batting! 😭❤️ pic.twitter.com/YgLA7sJBga
— Mention Cricket (@MentionCricket) January 7, 2026
Everyone is busy in arguing for Shubhman Gill, Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad. While Vaibhav Suryavanshi at the door of Indian team 👇 pic.twitter.com/88Vdq1Cs5t
— Anil Jha🇮🇳 (@A_J0090) January 5, 2026
Another day, another fiery century from Indian youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi! 🔥🇮🇳💯
He smashed a 63-ball hundred, including 8 sixes and 6 fours, at a strike rate of 158.7 against South Africa U19! 💙
pic.twitter.com/rKrpecPqkB— Naresh Tanwar (@nareshtanwar_) January 7, 2026
India U-19 to put a massive score against South Africa U-19 in the ongoing Youth ODI
India U-19s racked up a commanding 306/4 in 40 overs at a blistering run rate of 7.65, thanks to George’s elegant 118 off 106 (16 fours) before his dismissal by Jason Rowles, and solid 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, followed by Trivedi at 294 (38.2 ov) and a brief hiccup with Harvansh Pangalia‘s run-out at 298 (39.2 ov), but RS Ambrish (2 not out) steadied the ship amid the last 5 overs yielding 30 runs for 2 wickets. South Africa’s bowlers toiled without much success Basson leaked 54 in 5 overs, while Daniel Bosman was the most economical at 5.00—highlighting India’s batting depth ahead of the ICC U-19 World Cup. This performance cements Suryavanshi’s reputation as a generational talent, blending fearless power-hitting with tactical acumen.
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