Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been enjoying fame and facing pressure at the same time since his record INR 1.1 crore IPL deal with Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah.
The 13-year-old prodigy became the youngest player to be picked in the history of the IPL auctions, and his name has been on the lips of every cricket fan ever since. But the teenage sensation’s rise to stardom has not been easy as his much-awaited debut in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup against Pakistan left many disappointed.
IPL millionaire Vaibhav Suryavanshi falls short in ACC U-19 Asia Cup 2024, departs for a single against Pakistan
On the grand stage of the U-19 Asia Cup 2024, expectations were sky-high for the young batsman, especially after his record-breaking deal with Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 mega auction.
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Many expected a praise-worthy display from Vaibhav Suryavanshi when the youngster walked towards the crease during India’s 282-run chase against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Saturday, November 30.
Fans were hoping to witness a glimpse of the talent that had made him the youngest crorepati in IPL history, but Suryavanshi’s performance did not live up to the expectations as his innings ended in disappointing fashion, departing for just a single after facing nine deliveries against Pakistan. .
Pakistan beat India in Group A match of U-19 Asia Cup 2024
The young left-hander, known for his aggressive style of play, chased down Pakistan’s Ali Raza’s delivery that was way off the off stump, resulting in a simple catch for the keeper. Throughout his short innings, Vaibhav looked uncomfortable at the crease, eager to play aggressive shots and lost his wicket cheaply against Pakistan.
Pakistan’s bowlers maintained tight lines, keeping him under pressure and in the end, Ali Raza outfoxed him. His early dismissal was a clear indication of the pressure the young star was under and put India in a precarious position in their opening match of the U-19 Asia Cup 2024.
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Well, Pakistan crushed India by 43 runs in the Group A match of the U-19 Asia Cup 2024 in Dubai. Notably, the Indian U19 team comes into the tournament after registering a 2-0 win over Australia in an unofficial test series, while Pakistan entered the event after a tri-nation tournament in the United Arab Emirates.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored the fastest century for the India U19 team against Australia
Notably, Vaibhav Suryavanshi grabbed attention when he smashed the fastest century for the India U19 team in an unofficial Test against Australia U19, reaching the three-figure mark in just 58 balls. He has so far played five Ranji Trophy matches since his first-class debut against Mumbai earlier this year.
Most recently, Suryavanshi made his T20 debut for Bihar in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024 against Rajasthan. In his brief innings, he scored 13 runs off six balls, including two sixes, before being dismissed by experienced seamer Deepak Chahar.