India U-19 faced South Africa U-19 in the third Youth ODI decider at Willowmoore Park, Benoni on 7 January 2026, during their tour South Africa 2025-26. The South Africa U-19 captain won the toss and elected to field first, setting the stage for an explosive innings by the young Indians. Already with the series India‘s pocket after 2-0 rain-affected wins, all eyes turned to the captain Vaibhav Suryavanshi to spend the tour in style.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi lights up 3rd Youth ODI with blazing century
The 14-year-old prodigy and India U-19 captain Suryavanshi wreaked havoc from day one, hitting a breathtaking 127 off just 74 balls studded with 9 fours and 10 powerful sixes at a staggering 171.62. Next to the opening Aaron Georgehe produced a record-breaking 227-run stand for the first wicket in 25.4 overs and laid the foundation for India’s magnificent total. Suryavanshi fell Ntando Sonicaught by Adnan Lagadienbut before he could put India in a dominant position, his aggressive batting game – especially against pacers like JJ Basson and Jason Rowles– shocked the host. Fans erupted in celebration online, hailing the Bihar batsman’s maturity beyond his years, especially after his earlier series exploits, including 68 off 24 in the second ODI.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
– Hundred in India.
– A hundred in the UAE.
– A hundred in Australia.
– Hundred in England.
– Hundred in South Africa.VAYBHAV SURYAVANSHI, SINGLE AND 14 YEARS OLD 🇮🇳🙏 pic.twitter.com/MR82CKwveX
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 7, 2026
🚨 HUNDRED FOR VAYBHAV SURYAVANSHI 🚨
– Smashed 100* 63 runs off 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 YOUTH ODI 🚨
– Incredible innings from the captain, the future of World Cricket is in Suryavanshi’s safe hands. pic.twitter.com/QTNrTZN8Me
– RO_KO 🏏 (@MohammadFa83199) January 7, 2026
India Is Witnessing The Rise Of A Generation Superstar 🔥 pic.twitter.com/YN9Pgd7k2b
– Bharat index. (@bharatindex_bh) January 7, 2026
Hundred in India.
– A hundred in the UAE.
– A hundred in Australia.
– Hundred in England.
– Hundred in South Africa.VAYBHAV SURYAVANSHI, SINGLE AND 14 YEARS OLD 🇮🇳🙏 pic.twitter.com/W99VBPHyDX
— Bihar_se_hai (@Bihar_se_hai) January 7, 2026
VAYBHAV SURYAVANSHI SCORES 63 BALL HUNDRED IN YOUTH ODI.
– That’s scary consistency at 14 years old. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/fCtoW3i6Ki
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 7, 2026
At just 15, Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored centuries: 🌍
🇮🇳 India
🇦🇪 UAE
🇶🇦 Qatar
England
🇦🇺 Australia
🇿🇦 South AfricaSimply put, wherever he went, he struck centuries – 6 nations, 6 different conditions, centuries in all. pic.twitter.com/1awJUrHoKq
— Varun Giri (@Varungiri0) January 7, 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi once again scored a scintillating hundred. It’s nothing new these days.
This kid is truly divinely gifted and must have some natural powers as he generates so much power at such a young age. I am absolutely in awe of him, I wonder what will happen… pic.twitter.com/IiaWXm2q93
— Akshat (@Akshatgoel1408) January 7, 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 63-ball century in Youth ODIs.
Bro scores centuries in ODIs with T20 style batting! 😭❤️ pic.twitter.com/YgLA7sJBga
— Mention Cricket (@MentionCricket) January 7, 2026
Everyone is busy arguing for Shubhman Gill, Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad. Vaibhav Suryavanshi at the gate of the Indian team 👇 pic.twitter.com/88Vdq1Cs5t
— Anil Jha🇮🇳 (@A_J0090) January 5, 2026
Another day, another blazing century from Indian youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi! 🔥🇮🇳💯
He hit a 63 ball hundred including 8 sixes and 6 fours against South Africa U19 at a strike rate of 158.7! 💙
pic.twitter.com/rKrpecPqkB— Naresh Tanwar (@nareshtanwar_) January 7, 2026
India U-19 will beat South Africa U-19 by a big margin in the ongoing Youth ODI
India’s U-19 team posted 306/4 in 40 overs at a top run rate of 7.65 thanks to George’s elegant 118, 106 (16 fours) before his dismissal. Jason Rowlesand solid contributions Vedant Trivedi (34 off 42) and keeper Abhigyan Kundu (15 did not come out).
The innings flowed smoothly after a mammoth opening partnership, with George perishing on 279 in 34.5 overs, followed by Trivedi on 294 (38.2 overs) and a short hiccup. Rare pangalia298 (39.2 overs) but was run out RS Ambrish (2 not out) steadied the ship in the last 5 overs and gave away 30 runs for 2 wickets. South Africa’s bowlers were unsuccessful as Basson conceded 54 in 5 overs, Daniel Bosman He was the most economical at 5.00 – highlighting India’s batting depth. ICC U-19 World Cup. This performance cemented Suryavanshi’s reputation as a generational talent, blending fearless power hitting with tactical prowess.
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