During the Final of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 between India U19 and England U19 at Harare on Friday (February 6), Indian opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi created history. The left-handed opening batter not only recorded the highest score in the U19 Cricket World Cup Final but also recorded the second-highest score by an Indian in Youth ODI history.

After India U19 chose to bat first in the Final, the Indian opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made the English bowlers clueless as he produced his best knock of the tournament for the Final. The left-handed opening batter not only scored his fourth 50+ score in the tournament, but also completed his first century in the competition in 55 balls, the second fastest century in the tournament's history. 

Later, Vaibhav completed 150 runs in just 71 balls, as he became the first batter to score 150+ runs in the U19 Cricket World Cup Final. The previous highest score was 111 not out by Unmukt Chand (India U19) against Australia U19 during the 2012 edition Final. 

Watch: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dismissed for 175 in IND U-19 vs ENG U-19 World Cup 2026 final

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 175 off 80 balls, slammed 15 fours and 15 sixes

Before losing his wicket in the 26th over, where India U19 scored 251/3 at his dismissal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi slammed 175 off just 80 balls with the help of 15 fours and 15 sixes. It was the highest score by an Indian in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup history, beating the previous record of 162 not out by Raj Bawa against Uganda U19 in the 2022 edition. Meanwhile, Vaibhav beat his own record to set a new record for the second-highest score by an Indian in the Youth ODIs.

Highest scores by Indian batters in Youth ODI (U19 ODI) history

• Ambati Rayudu: 177 not out off 114 balls vs England U19 (2002)
• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 175 off 80 balls vs England U19 (ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Final)
• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 171 off 95 balls vs UAE U19 (U19 Asia Cup 2025)
• Raj Bawa: 162 not out off 108 balls vs Uganda U19 (ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2022)
• Mayank Agarwal: 160 off 142 balls vs Australia U19 (2009)
• Shubman Gill: 160 off 120 balls vs England U19 (2017)