Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 190 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025
Cricket fans worldwide saw history in the making at the JSCA Oval Ground in Ranchi. Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi tore through the Arunachal Pradesh bowling attack. The Bihar opener hammered a sensational 190 runs off only 84 balls. This incredible knock put him in the record books for the fastest 150 in List A cricket history.
Everyone expected the young star to keep up this scoring streak in Bihar's next Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) matches. However, fans and experts were surprised when his name did not appear on the team sheet for the game against Manipur. He will likely miss other upcoming Plate Group games as well. Many were wondering why he was left out.
Learn why he received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
The real reason for Suryavanshi's sudden absence was a prestigious honour he received off the field. President Droupadi Murmu presented the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to the young cricketer in New Delhi on December 26, 2025. This is India's top civilian award for children. It recognises young achievers who do extraordinary things in sports and other fields.
Because of this, Suryavanshi had to be in the capital for the ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This commitment meant he could not play in the match against Manipur. He also got the chance to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is a massive highlight for his early career.
Details on his selection for the India U19 World Cup 2026 squad
Beyond the award ceremony, Suryavanshi’s season with Bihar is ending early because of his national team duties. The BCCI has called up the left-hander for the India U19 squad. The youth team is currently getting ready for the upcoming U19 Men's World Cup 2026, which starts in mid-January.
Suryavanshi is heading to Bengaluru to join his teammates for a training camp. After that, the squad will head overseas, likely to South Africa, to get some practice in local conditions.
When a player gets picked for India, they usually prioritise the national team over domestic state games. Bihar will definitely miss his explosive batting at the top of the order for the rest of the tournament. However, the youngster is now focused on winning for India on the world stage.
