Ranji Trophy: Vaibhav Suryavanshi misses this record with blistering half-century
What's the story
Bihar's teenage sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, has achieved a significant milestone by scoring his maiden First-Class half-century. The 14-year-old batter reached this landmark in just 33 balls during Bihar's Ranji Trophy match against Meghalaya in Patna. His 93-run knock off just 67 balls was laced with 6 boundaries and 2 sixes, showcasing his explosive batting skills. Notably, Suryavanshi could have become the youngest-ever Indian to score a First-Class ton.
Knock
Suryavanshi launches his counter-attack
Suryavanshi's exploits came after Meghalaya 408/7d in the first innings. Despite losing his opening partner Arnav Naval Kishor early on, Suryavanshi launched his counter-attack. He added a 92-run stand with Mangal Mahrour. After taking Bihar past 140, Suryavanshi fell to Bijon Dey, being trapped in front. The young batter finished with a strike rate of 138.81.
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Suryavanshi misses this feat
As mentioned, Suryavanshi missed out on becoming India's youngest-ever centurion in First-Class history. The record is held by Dhruve Pandove, who scored a century for Punjab at 15 years and 239 days in the 1988/89 Ranji Trophy season.
Youth records
Record-breaking performances by Suryavanshi
Suryavanshi's blistering knock is the latest in a series of explosive performances that have catapulted him to fame. Earlier this year, he scored a 52-ball century against England Under-19 team, breaking the record for the fastest hundred in Youth ODIs. The young cricketer first shone in the Indian Premier League (IPL) season when he scored a 35-ball century for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans. He became the youngest-ever centurion in T20 cricket.
National call-up
Vice-captain of Indian team for Rising Star Asia Cup
Suryavanshi, who slammed his maiden First-Class half-century, is set to bolster the Indian squad in the 2025 Rising Star Asia Cup. The young batter was named the side's vice-captain, further highlighting his potential and leadership skills at such a young age. Notably, Suryavanshi raced past 200 FC runs in his 11th encounter. He currently has a strike rate of 207.03 in T20 cricket.