Buławayo, January 17, 2026 — At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is rapidly becoming a name to watch in the world of cricket, recently surpassing Virat Kohli in Youth ODI runs and reaching a significant milestone in his burgeoning career.
A Rising Star Reaches 1,000 Youth ODI Runs
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s impressive form has propelled him to seventh place among Indian batsmen with the most runs in Youth One Day Internationals.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 72 runs against Bangladesh on January 17th in Buławayo.
- He has now accumulated 1,047 runs in 20 Youth ODI matches, with an average of 52.35.
- Suryavanshi’s achievement places him ahead of established players like Virat Kohli in Youth ODI rankings.
- The young batter has already scored 3 centuries and 5 half-centuries in his Youth ODI career.
Suryavanshi demonstrated his skill with a solid 72 runs off 67 balls, including six fours and three sixes, during the match against Bangladesh on Saturday in Buławayo. He was eventually dismissed by Iqbal Hussain Emon.
From IPL Sensation to International Prospect
This innings wasn’t just about the runs; it marked a pivotal moment in Suryavanshi’s career as he crossed the 1,000-run mark in Youth ODIs. He now sits at seventh place among Indian batsmen with the most runs in this format, having overtaken Virat Kohli, who previously held 978 runs.
Suryavanshi’s journey to this point has been marked by consistent performance. After a brief setback of being dismissed for just 2 runs against the USA, he rebounded strongly, showcasing composure and skill with a well-paced half-century against Bangladesh.
The Leaderboard: India’s Youth ODI Run-Scorers
Here’s a look at the top run-scorers in Youth ODI cricket for India:
1404- Vijay Jol
1386- Yashasvi Jaiswal
1316- Tanmay Srivastava
1149- Unmukt Chand
1149- Shubman Gill
1080- Sarfaraz Khan
1047- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
The global record for most runs in Youth ODI cricket is currently held by Bangladesh’s Nazmul Hussain Shanto, with an impressive 1820 runs.
Suryavanshi first gained widespread attention following a standout performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, where he became the youngest centurion in the league’s history. Since then, he has continued to impress, scoring centuries on the challenging pitches of England and Australia. He also made a century on his debut for India-A in the Rising Stars Asia Cup in Qatar, followed by another century in the U19 Asia Cup in Dubai, and a brilliant century in South Africa before the Under-19 World Cup.
Born in Samastipur, Bihar, Suryavanshi’s cricket journey has been nothing short of inspirational, consistently delivering strong performances and establishing himself as one of India’s most promising young talents.
