Vaibhav Suryavanshi sports Virat Kohli's No. 18 jersey, smashes 48 off just 19 balls in U-19 match

14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his IPL form into U19 matches for India and smashed 48 runs off just 19 balls in first Youth ODI against England u-19 at Hove in England on Friday.

Opening the innings, Suryavanshi gave India a blistering start with five sixes and three fours. The youngster was sporing jersey no. 18, the number batting great Virat Kohli wears for India.

Suryavanshi's brisk innings helped India U-19 register an easy six-wicket win. The team was chasing 175 runs to win after off-spinner Kanishk Chouhan impressed with 3/20 in 10 overs. India U19 chased the target in just 24 overs, with wicketkeeper Abhigyan Kundu remaining unbeaten on 45 runs off 34 balls.


Suryavanshi grabbed eyeballs last year when he smashed a century in a youth Test against Australia. His explosive batting approach earned him an IPL contract with Rajasthan Royals. The teenager announced his arrival in the T20 league in style, smashing an incredible 101 off just 38 deliveries during a match against Gujarat Titans.

He smashed 252 runs in just seven matches at an astonishing strike rate of 206.56, earning him the Super Striker of the tournament award for the highest strike rate.