In a breathtaking display of aggressive batting, India Under-19’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi etched his name into the cricket history books by smashing the fastest-ever century in Youth One Day Internationals (ODIs) during the fourth Youth ODI against England U-19 at Worcester.
Suryavanshi reached his hundred in just 52 balls, breaking the previous record held by Pakistan’s Kamran Ghulam, who took 53 balls to reach the milestone in 2013. The 14-year-old Indian left-hander struck 10 fours and 7 towering sixes, showcasing sheer dominance at the crease.
Youngest Century in Youth ODI Cricket – New World Record
Not only did Vaibhav break the speed record, but he also became the youngest cricketer to score a century in Youth ODIs at just 14 years and 100 days, surpassing Bangladesh’s Nazmul Hasan Shanto, who was 14 years and 241 days old when he achieved the feat in 2009.
Fastest Centuries in Youth ODIs – Updated List
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52 balls – Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India U19 vs England U19, Worcester – 2025)
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53 balls – Kamran Ghulam (Pakistan U19 vs England U19, Leicester – 2013)
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68 balls – Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh U19 vs England U19, Fatullah – 2005/06)
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69 balls – Raj Angad Bawa (India U19 vs Uganda U19, Tarouba – 2021/22)
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69 balls – Shaun Marsh (Australia U19 vs Kenya U19, Dunedin – 2001/02)
Youth Test Brilliance: Second Fastest Century Ever
This isn’t the first time Vaibhav Suryavanshi has stunned the cricketing world. Last year, in a Youth Test match against Australia U-19 in Chennai, he scored a blistering century in 56 balls, making it the second-fastest Youth Test century of all time. Only England’s Moeen Ali, who also reached his century in 56 balls in 2005, remains ahead due to superior strike rate.
Consistent Power Hitting Throughout the Series
Suryavanshi’s fireworks didn’t stop there. In the current five-match Youth ODI series, his performance has been exceptional:
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4th ODI: 86 runs off 31 balls
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3rd ODI: 50 in just 20 balls (2nd fastest Indian Youth ODI half-century)
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2nd ODI: 48 runs
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1st ODI: 45 runs
His bat has been nothing short of a thunderstorm in English conditions, establishing him as one of the brightest young talents in world cricket.
What’s Next for the Wonder Kid?
At just 14, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is already being touted as a future superstar. A record-breaking Youth ODI century and consistent, explosive performances. His journey is one to watch closely for Indian cricket fans and global cricket followers alike.
With multiple world records under his belt and an aggressive flair that has stunned cricket lovers, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s rise in Youth Cricket is unprecedented. From being the youngest to the fastest centurion in Youth ODI history, his story is only just beginning.
