IND U19 Vs SA U19: 10 Sixes And 283 SR Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Blazing Knock Leaves Fans In Awe

India U19 stand-in captain Vaibhav Suryavanshi unleashed an absolute carnage in the second Youth ODI of the three-match series against South Africa U19 at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on Monday, January 5. The ongoing three-match U19 ODI series against South Africa is a final preparation for Team India ahead of the U19 World Cup, which will begin on January 15 in Zimbabwe and Namibia.

As part of the preparation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, serving as captain in the absence of injured Ayush Mhatre, led from the front with a breathtaking display of power-hitting as India chased down a revised 174-run target in a lightning-truncated 27-over contest in the second innings. Vaibhav played a scintillating knock of 68 off 24 balls, including 10 sixes and a boundary at an astonishing strike rate of 283.33.

Apart from Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhigyan Kundu and Vendant Trivedi contributed significantly with innings of 48 and 31, respectively, alongside an unbeaten 81-run partnership for the third wicket to help the Boys in Blue to secure an 8-wicket win and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match U19 ODI series.

10 Sixes in 24 Balls - Vaibhav's Masterclass Power-Hitting

Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi was in an absolute beast mode, tearing into the South African bowling attack with fearless intent and leaving bowlers and spectators stunned by his clean, towering six-hitting. The 14-year-old batting prodigy from Bihar did not take time to get into his rhythm as he smashed two sixes in the opening over of India's run chase.

Thereafter, Vaibhav smashed six sixes in just the next 20 balls to complete a half-century before hitting two consecutive maximums and a four in three balls, leaving South Africa U19 bowlers absolutely clueless about how to contain the carnage by the Indian batter. Suryavanshi's stay at the crease was posing a massive threat to South Africa U19's hopes of mounting any comeback.

However, Vaibhav's fiery knock of 68 off 24 balls came to an end after he was dismissed for 95/2. The southpaw scored 64 runs through boundaries, which means around 94% of his runs came from fours and sixes.

What even is this shot lol twitter/hsZu1LrbOG

- Rahul (@exceedingxpuns) January 5, 2026

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's firepower innings in the second U19 ODI match against South Africa was a comeback knock after he was dismissed for just 11 runs in the series opener. The U19 stand-in skipper bounced back spectacularly, showcasing his destructive hitting and leadership skills to steer India to a comfortable win while sending a strong message ahead of the U19 World Cup.

Fans Go Berserk over Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Knock

The Indian batting sensation's phenomenal performance by unleashing a flurry of boundaries against South Africa U19 left the internet amazed by his y his sheer hitting power and fearless approach at just 14 years old.

Taking to their X handle (formerly Twitter), fans and cricket enthusiasts garnered massive praise for the young batting prodigy for his scintillating performance with the bat, while hailing him as a once-in-a-generational talent, marveling at his power hitting and precision, fearless approach, and maturity at the age of just 14, with many hailing him as a future Indian star and potential crowd puller.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi departs after a destructive knock vs SA U-19- 24 balls X 68 runs- 60 runs in sixes (10 sixes)- 4 runs in fours (1 four)- Only 4 runs via singles/doubles- Opened his innings with a six- Took a single on the 2nd ball- Hit a six on the 3rd ball and then... twitter/OiwnkwboPA

- Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) January 5, 2026

Never heard of anything like it. In the #Benoni U19 ODI, #VaibhavSuryavanshi had hit ten sixes in his first 63 runs. His first boundary took him to 67. He's an extraordinary talent. It is only his age that's preventing Indian selectors from drafting him straight into the... twitter/9ZbNCmHhfu

- Sanjeev Verma (@sanjeevve) January 5, 2026

THE MADNESS OF 14-YEARS OLD VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI - Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 68 runs from 24 balls including 1 four and 10 sixes Vs U19 SouthAfrica. twitter/Bjsgrb74sG

- Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) January 5, 2026

Everyone is busy in arguing for Shubhman Gill, Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad. While Vaibhav Suryavanshi at the door of Indian team twitter/88Vdq1Cs5t

- Anil Jha (@A_J0090) January 5, 2026

Vaibhav Suryavanshi as captain vs SA U-19:10 Sixes & 1 four in the Innings.14 years old and already terrifying bowlers. Scary talent. twitter/xUUEnaKGT2

- Adarsh (@AdarshUniverse) January 5, 2026

14yo Vaibhav Suryavanshi, India U19 captain, smashes 68(24) with 10 sixes vs SA U19! Fastest Youth ODI fifty, already an IPL centurion. Future star in the making! #VaibhavSuryavanshi #U19Cricket #IndianCricket twitter/bL5tpqZpii

- Mayank Solanki (@mr_mayanksolank) January 5, 2026

21 balls.10 SIXES. Ek shot STADIUM ke bahar! Vaibhav Suryavanshi ne sirf batting nahi ki,South Africa U19 ke against POWER STATEMENT de diya.68 (24) | SR 280+Captain ho to aisa. Future nahi,PRESENT bol raha hai Indian Cricket ka! #VaibhavSuryavanshi #INDU19... twitter/J2fKQASa9v

- Ravi Raj (@Ravii0639) January 5, 2026

5200 batters have hit at least a maximum in Youth ODIs.158 batters have hit at least 10 maximums in Youth ODIs.6 times 10 or more maximums have been hit in an innings. Courtesy of four batters Suryavanshi has done it thrice including today!Scintillating talent.

- Saptak Sanyal (@SanyalwithStats) January 5, 2026

14-year-old Captain Vaibhav Suryavanshi lights up the U-19 stage with a blistering 68 off just 24 balls vs South Africa U-19 - smashing 10 sixes & 1 four! A sensational power-hitting show from the young prodigy. #VaibhavSuryavanshi #U19Cricket #IndiaU19 #CricketTalent twitter/E3bFBrWpNX

- Sapna Sharma (@Sapna_cricket) January 5, 2026

Vaibhav Suryavanshi departs after a destructive knock vs SA U-19- From his first single to the next single/double, he hit 6 sixes- After the next single/double, he hit 3 sixes and 1 fourUnbelievable hitting. Absolute carnage. #VaibhavSuryavanshi #Cricket #IndianCricket twitter/qSc1P3CCV8

- BABA (@BABA__G__) January 5, 2026

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is going to be a crowd puller in the future. People will come to the stadium to watch his batting Cricket doesn't make stars like him every day. #BCCI #Bihar #CricketTwitter twitter/29g9HSRE3Q

- A Kumar (@Am_official007) January 5, 2026

Vaibhav Suryavanshi will be the future of India if he continues the same success, fitness and disciplined

- Swamy Naidu Lenka (@SwamyNaiduLenka) January 5, 2026

Vaibhav Suryavanshi will return to action for the third and final U19 ODI match of the series against South Africa at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on Wednesday, January 7. The 14-year-old is one of the key players for Team India heading into the U19 ODI World Cup, given his explosive batting skills, ability to clear the boundary at will, and knack for turning games single-handedly under pressure.

Since making his U19 ODI debut in 2024, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has amassed 846 runs, including 2 centuries and four fifties, at an average of 49.76 in 17 matches.

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