Vaibhav Suryavanshi wreaks havoc, shows no mercy to Australia bowlers - Watch

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old phenomenon, ignited India's chase of 225 against Australia U19 with a rapid 38 off 22 balls, including seven fours and a six. His aggressive start put the Australian bowlers under pressure early on. Despite a shaky start for the middle order after his dismissal, Suryavanshi's power-hitting became the highlight of India's innings.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was at his six-hitting best as he gave Australian bowlers a tough start in the first Youth ODI (Screengrabs/X)

India’s chase of 225 in the first Youth ODI against Australia U19 at the Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane, had a familiar spark on Sunday as 14-year-old opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi once again showed his power-hitting and ease with which he slams boundaries. Walking out to open, Suryavanshi attacked the Australian bowling attack from the very start, firing boundaries at will. His 38-run knock came off just 22 deliveries, featuring seven fours and a towering six. The teenager’s assault saw him take on Hayden Schiller and Charles Lachmund, who both found themselves under pressure in the opening overs.

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India, needing 225 for victory, got off to a fiery start with Suryavanshi and skipper Ayush Mhatre . Earlier, Mhatre (6) and Vihaan Malhotra (9) fell cheaply after Suryavanshi’s dismissal, meaning India lost 3 wickets before they crossed the 100-run mark.

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Australia’s innings had been built around a gritty 77 not out from John James, who held the lower order together after early wickets. Henil Patel (3/38) and Kishan Kumar (2/59) led the bowling attack for India, while Kanishk Chouhan chipped in with two strikes as well. The hosts were restricted to 225 for 9 in 50 overs.Catch a glimpse of his fury against Australia here Suryavanshi, who has been drawing attention ever since his breakthrough, both in the IPL and now for his country, once again became the point of attention in the contest with his ability to dominate bowlers. Viral clips of his knock quickly spread across social media, with fans celebrating the teenager’s skill at the crease.

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India’s chase now rests on their middle order finishing the job, but the early charge belonged to Suryavanshi.

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