Young Batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi Eyes Shubman Gill’s Record After Breaking Kohli’s

New Delhi: The Indian team's young batsman, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, has once again done wonders. This 14-year-old young batsman broke the record of great player Virat Kohli in the second match against Bangladesh in the Under-19 World Cup 2026. Now Shubman Gill's record is also on his target. Vaibhav is fast creating history in youth cricket. It is expected that soon he can create more new records.

How was Virat's record broken?

• Virat Kohli had scored 978 runs while playing 28 matches in Under-19 ODI cricket. During that period, one century and six half-centuries came from his bat. This record was considered a big benchmark of Under-19 cricket for years.
• Now the same record has been left behind by Vaibhav. In the match played against Bangladesh, Vaibhav scored 72 runs on 67 balls. In this innings he hit six fours and three sixes. With this inning his runs crossed 978.
• Now the situation is such that Vaibhav has scored 1047 runs in just 20 matches. The special thing was that he achieved this feat on 17 January 2026 in Bulawayo. That means the position that took Virat 28 matches to reach, Vaibhav reached in just 20 innings.

How far behind Shubhman Gill is Vaibhav now?

Now the next question rests directly on Shubman Gill. Gill had scored 1149 runs in 15 innings of 16 matches in Under-19 ODI. During this period, he scored five centuries with his bat. At present Vaibhav Suryavanshi is just 102 runs behind this figure. This gap is not considered to be so big that it would be difficult to bridge it. One good innings or a century and Gill's record could also be in danger.

The next match against New Zealand Under-19 team can become a big opportunity for Vaibhav. If the bat hits there, another name can change in the record books.

How has Vaibhav's performance been so far in the World Cup?

The start of the Under-19 World Cup 2026 was not special for Vaibhav. In the first match against America, he could score only 2 runs. But after this he played such an innings against Bangladesh, which changed the entire discussion. With that inning of 72 runs, Vaibhav became the youngest batsman to score more than 50 runs in the Under-19 World Cup. At that time his age was 14 years and 296 days. Earlier this record was in the name of Shahidullah of Afghanistan.

Not only this, Vaibhav also left Babar Azam behind in this matter. India won that match and Vaibhav's innings came to be counted among the most special innings of the tournament. Now the question is not just which record will be broken, but also how soon Indian cricket is going to get the next big name.

Why is Vaibhav special?

Vaibhav is a resident of Bihar. Has previously scored a century for Rajasthan Royals in IPL. Now breaking records in U-19. Sunil Gavaskar said that it is not right to call it a sensation too soon. But his performance is fantastic.

Is Vaibhav's future bright?

India's journey in the World Cup continues. If Vaibhav keeps playing like this, Gill's record may also be broken soon. Cricket fans are keeping an eye on this 14 year old boy. His future looks bright.