Vaibhav Suryavanshi captivates everyone’s attention with his remarkable displays in India U-19’s 3-1 series triumph against England in the Youth ODIs. The 14-year-old, who became a household name after shining for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025, piled up 355 runs with a rapid strike rate of 174. He smashed 27 sixes and even hit a breathtaking century during the series.
Daniel Peacock, a cricket expert and analyst with the England and Wales Cricket Board, shared how Vaibhav’s performances have earned him a following in England as well. “The first time I saw him in person was during the second one-dayer at Northamptonshire. There was a real buzz – more photographers, media presence, and even the BBC came to cover the match,” Peacock told the Times of India.
“I could immediately tell he was a special talent. He hammered 86 runs off just 31 balls in a weather-shortened 40-over game, including six boundaries and nine sixes. The crowd stood up to applaud when he pulled Sebastian Morgan to the leg side. The stadium announcer said, ‘We’ll be seeing a lot more of this young man.’”
Later, at Worcestershire’s New Road ground, Vaibhav delivered a near-perfect all-round show, scoring a brilliant 143 from 78 deliveries. By the time he got out to a spinner, it was clear to everyone present that they had witnessed something extraordinary.
Vaibhav turned out to be the standout player of the series, earning praise from fans and cricket experts alike. As per Peacock, many people travelled long distances just to see him play in person. His outstanding performances even led some to compare him with greats like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
“People are talking about him here. Even though not everyone can pronounce his name correctly, cricket lovers already know who he is. These matches usually have only a few loyal fans, but this time the crowd was bigger, with major media outlets like BBC, The Athletic, and Getty present. Peacock also mentioned that a large number of British-Indians showed up to watch him play in person for the very first time.
“I believe he’ll be representing his country at the international level very soon. Once he makes his debut and starts scoring heavily, the whole world will know his name.”
“Everyone I’ve spoken to in the cricket world feels the same – we’ve seen the rise of an extraordinary young player. I would even say he’s the most talented 14-year-old I’ve seen in any sport. People here believe we’re witnessing something as big as Tendulkar or Kohli – or maybe even bigger,” Peacock concluded.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s remarkable performance has garnered the attention of cricket enthusiasts in England, with a significant presence of British-Indians witnessing his talent firsthand. The admiration for his skills extends to predictions of an imminent international debut and global recognition for his exceptional abilities. Resonating sentiments liken his burgeoning talent to that of cricket legends like Tendulkar and Kohli, further solidifying his status as an extraordinary young player in the sport.
