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Even the team-mates of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have been left speechless after his jaw-dropping innings in the final of cricket's under-19 World Cup

Even the team-mates of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have been left speechless after his jaw-dropping innings in the final of cricket's under-19 World Cup

7 February 2026

Still just 14, he's belted 175 off only 80 balls to lead India to the title with a 100-run win over England in the decider.

Indian captain Ayush Mhatre says Sooryavanshi is a rare talent.

In the ultimate consolation performance - England's Caleb Falconer's smacked 115 off just 67 balls in a losing cause.

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