Rajasthan Royals teen prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his explosive run in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 smashing the joint second-fastest half-century of the tournament in their Super Six Group 2 match against hosts Zimbabwe at Queen's Cricket Club in Bulawayo on Tuesday. Suryavanshi smashed a fifty off only 24 balls before departing for 53 against the hosts.
Suryavanshi's fifty equalled the join fastest 50 with his Under-19 captain Ayush Mhatre, who had also scored a half-century in 24 balls in India's last league match against New Zealand last week. The 14-year-old Indian batter's knock was studded with 4 sixes and 4 fours.
WATCH Vaibhav Suryavanshi smash a blazing fifty against Zimbabwe in ICC U-19 World Cup 2026 Super Six match vs Zimbabwe HERE
Suryavanshi has been retained for Rs 1.1 crore by the Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026 season. The Bihar opener had been bought at this price by RR in the IPL 2025 mega auction, a couple of years back.
It is his 2nd half-century of the tournament after his 30-ball fifty against Bangladesh Under-19 team in the league match earlier this month.
The 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi has once again left the cricket world in awe with a blistering performance during the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026.
In India's Super Six clash against Zimbabwe today (January 27, 2026), Suryavanshi dismantled the bowling attack to reach his half-century in just 24 balls.
Performance Highlights: India vs Zimbabwe
Vaibhav’s knock was defined by sheer aggression and clinical boundary-hitting:
Final Score: 52 runs off 30 balls.
Milestone: Reached 50 in just 24 deliveries.
Boundary Count: 4 fours and 4 massive sixes.
Impact: His explosive start at the top of the order allowed India to set a massive total of 352, ultimately putting Zimbabwe under immense pressure from the first ball.
The "New" Record Breaker
Suryavanshi isn't just a flash in the pan; he’s been rewriting the record books throughout this cycle:
Age Factor: At 14 years and 296 days, he is the youngest ever to score a 50+ score in an U-19 World Cup, surpassing the likes of Babar Azam and Shahidullah Kamal.
Recent Form: Coming into the World Cup, he smashed a 63-ball century against South Africa and a 50-ball 96 in the warm-ups against Scotland.
IPL Star: He is already a member of the Rajasthan Royals, making him one of the youngest players ever signed to an IPL contract.
"Vaibhav's batting reflected a perfect balance between aggression and maturity, completely unsettling the opposition's bowling plans."
— Match Report, Jan 27, 2026
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This video showcases the incredible form and aggressive batting style Vaibhav Suryavanshi has brought into the 2026 tournament.
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