Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Stars as India U19 Seal 3–0 Sweep

India Under-19 delivered a dominant all-round performance to crush South Africa Under-19 by 233 runs in the third and final youth ODI, completing a clean 3–0 series sweep. The match underlined India’s depth and aggressive intent, with captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerging as the standout performer of the series.

Sooryavanshi’s Explosive Century Sets the Tone

Leading from the front, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced a breathtaking innings, smashing 127 off just 74 balls. The 14-year-old from Bihar struck ten sixes and nine fours, showcasing fearless strokeplay and exceptional timing. His knock followed an earlier rapid fifty in the series, confirming his growing reputation as one of India’s most exciting youth prospects.

Record Partnership Powers Massive Total

Opening partner Aaron George complemented Sooryavanshi perfectly with a composed 118 off 106 deliveries. Together, they stitched a commanding 227-run partnership that laid the foundation for India’s imposing total of 393 for 7. The sheer scale of the total put the contest firmly beyond South Africa’s reach before the chase even began.

Bowling Unit Completes One-Sided Contest

Chasing a daunting target, South Africa Under-19 collapsed early, losing three wickets inside the first four overs. Kishan Singh led the charge with incisive new-ball bowling, while Ntando Soni and Jason Rowles offered brief resistance with the bat. South Africa were eventually bowled out for 160 in 35 overs, sealing a crushing victory for India Under-19 at Willowmoore Park.

Imporatnt Facts for Exams

• India Under-19 completed a 3–0 clean sweep in the youth ODI series.
• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored his third Youth ODI century.
• The final match was played at Willowmoore Park, Benoni.
• Youth ODI series are key platforms for identifying future international players.

Series Summary and Emerging Talent

India had already sealed the series with a DLS win in the opener and an eight-wicket victory in the second ODI. Sooryavanshi finished the series as both Player of the Match and Player of the Series, taking his tally to 973 runs in 18 Youth ODIs at an average above 54. The comprehensive sweep highlighted India’s dominance and the emergence of a new generation of match-winners.