Vaibhav Suryavanshi played a key role in helping India reach the final of the U19 Asia Cup. He scored 67 runs in the semi-final against Sri Lanka U19 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, leading his team to a crucial victory and securing their place in the final.

The 13-year-old had a slow start to the tournament with two low scores in the first two matches. However, he regained his form with consecutive half-centuries, with his brilliant knock in the semi-final being particularly impressive.

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Sri Lanka U19 batted first and managed to score only 173 runs. They were all out in 46.2 overs. India U19 started their chase with Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who put together a strong opening partnership of 91 runs.

After Mhatre’s dismissal, Vaibhav continued to gain momentum with Andre Siddharth. Together they added another 39 runs to the total.

Vaibhav’s match-winning knock

Vaibhav was finally dismissed for 67 off just 36 balls in the 14th over, bowled by Praveen Maneesha. His innings included 6 fours and 5 sixes, with a remarkable strike rate of 186.11.

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By the time he came out, Vaibhav had already put India on the path to victory. India U19 chased down the target in just 21.4 overs, winning the match by 7 wickets and securing a place in the final.

The Indian U19 opener has amassed 167 runs in 4 matches, his highest score being an unbeaten 76, which he achieved in the previous match against UAE U19.

India will now face Bangladesh U19 in the final, after Bangladesh U19 defeated Pakistan U19 by 7 wickets in the other semi-final.

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