Vaibhav Suryavanshi is set to surpass Virat Kohli’s U19 ODI record and aims for 1,000 runs milestone in the U19 World Cup 2026. India faces USA in the opener.
The spotlight is firmly on Vaibhav Suryavanshi as the U19 World Cup 2026 kicks off today across Zimbabwe and Namibia. The young batting sensation is on the cusp of surpassing Virat Kohli’s stellar record in Youth ODIs and is also chasing a personal milestone that could see him join an elite list of Indian cricketers.
Suryavanshi, only 14 years old, has been a record-breaking force over the past year, dazzling fans with his explosive batting across all age-group cricket. His performances have already made him a household name, not just in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but also representing India A and the India U19 team.
Chasing Kohli’s Record
Vaibhav needs just six runs to overtake Virat Kohli’s tally of 978 runs in Youth ODIs. Kohli had accumulated his runs in 25 innings (28 matches) at an average of 46.57, including one century and six half-centuries. In contrast, Suryavanshi has reached 973 runs in only 18 innings, boasting an impressive average of 54.05, with three centuries and four half-centuries to his name.
If he crosses this milestone on the opening day, it will be a major highlight of the tournament and further cement his status as one of India’s brightest young talents.
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On the Verge of 1,000 Runs in Youth ODIs
In addition to breaking Kohli’s record, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is just 27 runs away from the 1,000-run mark in Youth ODI cricket. Achieving this feat would make him the third fastest Indian to reach the milestone, following Shubman Gill (13 innings) and Unmukt Chand (17 innings). Overall, he would become the seventh Indian cricketer to cross 1,000 runs in U19 ODI cricket, joining an elite group including Vijay Zol, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Tanmay Srivastava.
Top Indian Run-Scorers in Youth ODIs:
Vijay Zol – 1,404 runs
Yashasvi Jaiswal – 1,386 runs
Tanmay Srivastava – 1,316 runs
Unmukt Chand – 1,149 runs
Shubman Gill – 1,149 runs
Sarfaraz Khan – 1,080 runs
Virat Kohli – 978 runs
Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 973 runs
India vs USA: Opening Match in U19 World Cup
India will open their U19 World Cup campaign against the USA at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. While all eyes will be on Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s record-chasing performance, team captain Ayush Mhatre will also play a pivotal role in leading the side.
The Indian team enters the tournament on a confident note, having recently completed a 3-0 series win over South Africa in ODIs, and will look to continue their winning momentum in this prestigious youth event.
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