[Watch] 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashes 67 off 36 balls, including a 31-run over, in U19 Asia Cup 2024 semi-final
13-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi maintained his outstanding form, scoring another half-century against Sri Lanka in the semifinal of the ACC U19 Asia Cup 2024. The match took place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE on Friday, December 6.
Chasing 174, India U19 got off to a strong start, with Suryavanshi putting on an explosive display in the second over. The left-hander launched Dulnith Sigera for back-to-back sixes off the first two balls, followed by a four. Then came five wides and four byes, with Suryavanshi capping it off with another six to make it 31 of the over.
Suryavanshi, alongside Ayush Mhatre, added 91 runs off 51 balls for the opening wicket. Mhatre was dismissed for 34 off 28 balls, striking seven boundaries, while the 13-year-old maintained the pressure from the other end, bringing up his fifty off just 24 balls with a six.
Here are videos of some of the shots from his innings:
Bought by the Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore, Suryavanshi scored 67 off 36 balls with boundaries and five sixes. Andre Siddhart C contributed 22 off 27 balls. Captain Mohamed Amaan (25) and KP Karthikeya (11) remained unbeaten, leading India to a seven-wicket victory with 170 balls to spare.
Chetan Sharma shines with the ball for India
Earlier, Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first. However, they found themselves in early trouble, losing three wickets for just eight runs, with Dulnith Sigera (2), Pulindu Perera (6), and Vimath Dinsara (0) all back in the pavilion. Sharujan Shanmuganathan (42) and Lakvin Abeysinghe then put together a solid partnership of 93 runs off 149 balls for the fourth wicket.
Abeysinghe was the standout performer for Sri Lanka, scoring 69, but he lacked support from the other end as they were bowled out for 173 in 46.2 overs. Chetan Sharma was the pick of the bowlers for India, claiming three wickets, while Kiran Chormale and Ayush Mhatre each took two wickets.