India Under-19 faced with South Africa Under-19 During their tour, in the decisive 3rd Youth ODI at Willowmoor Park, Benoni on January 7, 2026 South Africa 2025-26The South Africa Under-19 captain won the toss and elected to field first, setting the stage for an explosive batting performance from the young Indian players, The series is already underway IndiaAll eyes on captain after taking 2-0 lead following rain-affected win Vaibhav Suryavanshi To finish the tour in style…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a explosive century in the third Youth ODI
The talented 14-year-old and India Under-19 captain Suryavanshi wreaked havoc right from the start and played a breathtaking inning of 127 runs with the help of 9 fours and 10 sky-high sixes in 74 balls at a tremendous strike rate of 171.62. opening with aaron georgeHe laid the foundation of India’s strong score by making a record partnership of 227 runs in 25.4 overs for the first wicket. Suryavanshi fell Ntando Sonycaught by Adnan LagadianBut not before putting India in a dominant position, his aggressive strokeplay – especially against fast bowlers like jj basson And Jason Rowles-stunned the hosts. Fans celebrated online and appreciated the Bihar batsman’s maturity beyond his years, especially after his previous series exploits including 68 off 24 in the second ODI.
Here’s how fans reacted:
– In India Ms.
– Hundred in United Arab Emirates.
– Ms. in Australia.
– Mrs. in England.
– Ms. in South Africa.The one and only 14 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi 🇮🇳🌸 pic.twitter.com/MR82CKwveX
– Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) 7 January 2026
🚨 Hundred for Vaibhav Suryavanshi 🚨
– Scored 100* off 63 balls against SA U19.
– With 8 sixes and 6 fours.#VaibhavSuryavanshi #SAU19vINDU19 pic.twitter.com/3dvYPMZKQ2– Deepanjan Chatterjee (@I_am_DipCh) 7 January 2026
🚨 Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 127(73) vs South Africa in Under-19 Youth ODI 🚨
Incredible innings from the captain, the future of world cricket is in the safe hands of Suryavanshi. pic.twitter.com/QTNrTZN8Me
– RO_KO 🏏 (@MohammadFa83199) 7 January 2026
India is witnessing the rise of a once-in-a-generation superstar pic.twitter.com/YN9Pgd7k2b
-India Index. (@bharatindex_bh) 7 January 2026
In India Ms.
– Hundred in United Arab Emirates.
– Ms. in Australia.
– Mrs. in England.
– Ms. in South Africa.The one and only 14 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi 🇮🇳🌸 pic.twitter.com/W99VBPHyDX
— बिहार_से_है (@bihar_se_hai) 7 January 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a century in 63 balls in Youth ODI.
– This is scary company for a 14 year old. pic.twitter.com/fCtoW3i6Ki
– Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) 7 January 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has scored a century at just 15 years of age: 🌍
🇮🇳India
🇦🇪UAE
🇶🇦 Qatar
England
🇦🇺Australia
🇿🇦South AfricaIn simple words, wherever he went, he scored centuries – 6 countries, 6 different conditions, centuries in total. pic.twitter.com/1awJUrHoKq
– Varun Giri (@Varungiri0) 7 January 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has once again scored a brilliant century. After all, this is nothing new these days.
This kid is truly God given and must have some natural powers, the way he generates so much power at such a young age. I’m totally amazed by that, wonder what will happen… pic.twitter.com/IiaWXm2q93
-Akshat (@akshatgoal1408) 7 January 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a century in 63 balls in Youth ODI.
Brother is scoring centuries in ODI with T20 style batting! pic.twitter.com/YgLA7sJBga
– Mention Cricket (@MentionCricket) 7 January 2026
Everyone is busy arguing for Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad. While Vaibhav Suryavanshi is at the doorstep of the Indian team 👇 pic.twitter.com/88Vdq1Cs5t
– Anil Jha🇮🇳 (@A_J0090) 5 January 2026
Another day, another explosive century from Indian youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi!
He scored a century including 8 sixes and 6 fours in 63 balls at a strike rate of 158.7 against South Africa U19!
pic.twitter.com/rKrpecPqkB– Naresh Tanwar (@nareshtanwar_) 7 January 2026
India Under-19 will set a huge score against South Africa Under-19 in the ongoing Youth ODI.
Before George’s dismissal, India Under-19 scored a brilliant 118 runs with the help of 16 fours in 106 balls, making a strong score of 306/4 in 40 overs at a tremendous run rate of 7.65. Jason RowlesConcrete contributions from and Vedant Trivedi (34 out of 42) and keeper Abhigyan Kundu (15 not out).
The innings progressed seamlessly after a huge opening partnership, with George out for 279 in 34.5 overs, followed by Trivedi for 294 (38.2 overs) and a brief pause. Harvansh PangaliaRun out on 298 (39.2 overs), but RS Ambareesh (2 not out) steadied the ship at 30 for 2 in the last 5 overs. South Africa’s bowlers did not get much success, while Besson gave away 54 runs in 5 overs. daniel boseman Was most economical at 5.00 – highlighted India’s batting depth before ICC Under-19 World CupThe performance cemented Suryavanshi’s reputation as a generational talent, blending fearless power-hitting with tactical acumen,
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