WATCH: Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Explosive Innings of 76 Runs Against UAE in U-19 Asia Cup

New Delhi: In a thrilling match at the historic Sharjah ground, 13-year-old Indian batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi has left a lasting impression on the cricketing world. Following in the footsteps of legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Vaibhav showcased his aggressive batting skills in an Under-19 Asia Cup match against the UAE. The young opener wasted no time in making his mark, hitting a six off the very first ball he faced. Undeterred by the opposition's attempts to intimidate him, Vaibhav went on to smash four more sixes in the next 10 balls, displaying his fearless attitude towards the game. In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Vaibhav reached his half-century in just 32 balls, earning his first-ever half-century in the Under-19 Asia Cup. With his impressive performance, Vaibhav has proven himself as a promising young talent to watch out for in the future.

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi got the strike on the second ball of the second over and hit a slog sweep for a six off Ali Asgar’s delivery. The six was so long that even the commentators were left astonished. After that, Suryavanshi hit a long six off the third and fifth balls of Ayan Khan’s over. In the fourth over, Vaibhav smashed another big shot for a six. Though he is just 13 years old, Vaibhav hit all these sixes between 80 to 90 meters, showcasing his immense power.

This innings was crucial for Vaibhav Suryavanshi as he had not been able to express himself in the previous two matches. Against Pakistan, he could score only one run, and against Japan, he made just 23 runs. However, the way he batted against UAE clearly showed why Rajasthan Royals purchased him for ₹1.1 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. Watching Vaibhav’s style of batting, it seems likely that he could open the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal in IPL 2025.