Vaibhav Suryavanshi hits massive milestone; completes 1000 runs for India U19 in YODIs

Vaibhav Suryavanshi completed 1000 YODI runs. [Source - @bcci/x]

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is fast emerging as a rising force in world cricket and has added another feather to his hat after reaching the landmark 1000 Youth ODI runs for India U19 at just 14, taking the cricketing world by storm with elite batsmanship, fearless intent alone.

Since making his India U19 debut in 2024, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has consistently rewritten record books. Match after match, he has delivered performances that signal greatness, combining maturity with aggression and proving why the cricket world already sees him as a future star in this sport.

Another historic moment arrived during the ongoing U19 World Cup match against Bangladesh in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, further cementing Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s name among cricket’s brightest young talents. With over 1000 runs, he owns three centuries, five half centuries, and averages above 50 in his YODI career.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi amongst the elite 1000-run club for India U19

Vaibhav coming into this game had 975 runs, sitting just 25 runs short of the coveted milestone. The stage was set and expectations were high as India were asked to bat first against Bangladesh, knowing another chapter of history was ready to be written.

He brought that milestone in absolute style, unleashing a brilliant upper cut for six over third man, crossing the 1000-run mark in Youth ODIs and he became the seventh Indian to reach the feat.

Most runs in YODIs for India

1. Vijay Zol - 1404 runs 
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal - 1386 runs 
3. Tanmay Srivastava - 1316 runs 
4. Unmukt Chand - 1149 runs 
5. Shubman Gill - 1149 runs 
6. Sarfaraz Khan - 1080 runs 
7. Vaibhav Suryavanshi - 1001 runs*

This elite list features names like Vijay Zol, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and others. Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the latest addition, and deservingly so, offering a strong glimpse of a growing future superstar for Indian cricket.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi: India’s key player at U19 World Cup 2026

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is set to be a key figure for India at the U19 World Cup 2026. As India eyes a record sixth title, much will depend on the young batter’s consistency, temperament, and ability to deliver runs at the top in the biggest stage.

India began their campaign with a win over USA and now face a strong Bangladesh side. In this match, Vaibhav reached the 1000 YODI-run milestone and also scored a half century at the time of writing this, underlining his importance to India’s World Cup ambitions.

A milestone that signals a special journey ahead

Vaibhav Suryavanshi completing 1000 Youth ODI runs is more than just a statistic. It reflects rare talent, discipline, and fearless intent in a 14-year-old who continues to push boundaries, inspiring belief in the future of Indian cricket and young cricketers.

This milestone against Bangladesh in Bulawayo feels like only the beginning. If his growth continues at this pace, Vaibhav could soon move from U19 stardom to becoming one of the most exciting and promising names in world cricket.