Vaibhav Suryavanshi Shines Again with Rapid Fifty in Under-19 World Cup

Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to shine for the Indian team in the Under-19 World Cup. In the match against Zimbabwe, he smashed yet another quick fifty for the Indian side. Dominating with the bat, his form also comes as a big positive for Rajasthan Royals.

India is off to a firing start in the Under-19 World Cup. It was Vaibhav Suryavanshi who came out as the star of the team, as they marched into the Super Sixes of the tournament. And now, India is facing Zimbabwe in the tournament, which will be a good game to strengthen their chances of playoffs.

And when the stakes are high, Vaibhav Suryavanshi gives his best to shine. Coming to open for the team, he was able to bring up a quick half-century against Zimbabwe. This was yet another fiery knock by the Indian batsman, reminding the bowlers why he is known as the youngest power hitter.

1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Quick Knock

India played well in the Group stages of the tournament, and eventually reached the Super Sixes. Zimbabwe’s qualification in this stage was by chance. The team reached Super Sixes without even winning a single Group stage match. With Pakistan finishing the game against them a little bit late, they made it to the Super Sixes.

India was batting first in this game, and it was necessary for Vaibhav Suryavanshi to give his best. He has been a great star for the Indian team with the bat, as he continued his skills even in this game. Coming out to open for the team, he was able to score 50 runs in just 24 balls, with 4 sixes and 4 fours.

So, with Suryavanshi scoring 80% of his runs in boundaries, it surely was a game to remember for him. He was able to build-up the momentum for the Indian team, following which the other batters were able to continue well. Experts also say that this form of Vaibhav Suryavanshi will be crucial for India to win the Under-19 World Cup.

2. Vaibhav’s Youth ODIs Dominance

Among all the youngsters who are performing well with the bat, none of them comes close to Vaibhav Suryavanshi. He has been on a whole new level, and it seems clear that he will be playing yet another Under-19 World Cup for India. As the days progress, his form continues to grow even more, which comes as a challenge for the bowlers.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi in Youth ODIs:

• Innings: 22
• Not Out: 0
• Runs: 1139
• Average: 51.77
• Strike Rate: 158.85
• 100s: 3
• 50s: 6

His slowest half-century in the 50 over format came in less than 55 balls against Australia in Brisbane. Along with that, he has scored 4 half-centuries in just 24 balls, as the half-century against Zimbabwe also got added to the same. This is his second half-century in the Under-19 World Cup in 4 innings.

In just 22 matches he has played in the 50 over format for the Under-19 team, he has been able to smash 9 50+ scores. Out of these, he was able to convert 3 of them into centuries, while he missed out on it, on the other six occasions. New Zealand and Pakistan remain the only team against whom he has not scored a half-century.

He did not start well in the current edition of the Under-19 World Cup, being dismissed for just 2 runs in the initial game. But later in the match against Bangladesh, he was able to bring up his half-century in just 30 balls for the team. And now in the match against Zimbabwe, he brought his 2nd half-century of the tournament in just 4 innings.

3. Vaibhav's Form a Big Positive for RR

The form of Vaibhav Suryavanshi is improving every day, which comes as a big positive for Rajasthan Royals. The team did not perform well in the previous season of the tournament, as they finished at the second last spot. But they knew the potential of Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who became the youngest centurion in the history of the tournament.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi in IPL:

• Innings: 7
• Not Out: 0
• Runs: 252
• Average: 36.00
• Strike Rate: 206.55
• 100s: 1
• 50s: 1

And with Vaibhav Suryavanshi dominating in the away conditions, it comes as a big positive for Rajasthan Royals. The team already has Yashasvi Jaiswal, and with Suryavanshi on the other side, it is assured that the team will be having an explosive start.