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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 14, Hits Record U19 World Cup Fifty and Crosses 1,000 Youth ODI Runs

The opener’s 72 off 67 steadied India after early wickets in Bulawayo.

Overview

  • At 14 years and 296 days, he became the youngest player to score a half-century in a U19 World Cup match.
  • He compiled 72 from 67 balls with six fours and three sixes, reaching his fifty in 30 deliveries.
  • The innings took him past 1,000 runs in youth ODIs, making him the third fastest Indian to the milestone in 20 innings.
  • He shared a 62-run fourth-wicket stand with Abhigyan Kundu to rebuild following a top-order slide.
  • He was dismissed by Iqbal Hossain Emon in the 27th over in a Group A match at Queens Sports Club after Bangladesh chose to bowl.