6,6,4,6 – 13-12 months-Outdated India Star Goes Berserk In 31-Run Over vs Sri Lanka In U19 Asia Cup. Watch

13-year-old cricketing prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued to make headlines within the U19 Asia Cup, showcasing his immense expertise within the second semi-final as India defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets with 170 balls to spare to guide their berth for the summit conflict. The left-handed batter performed a blistering knock of 67 runs off simply 36 balls. Suryavanshi grew to become the youngest-ever participant to be signed within the Indian Premier League (IPL) after being picked by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore.

India’s bowlers set the tone within the semi-final by limiting Sri Lanka to a modest 173 in 47 overs. Chetan Sharma led the assault with three wickets, whereas Kiran Chormale and Ayush Mhatre chipped in with two wickets apiece.

Chasing 174, Suryavanshi wasted no time in dismantling Sri Lanka’s bowling assault. The younger opener reached his half-century in simply 24 balls, punishing the bowlers with six boundaries and 5 towering sixes. His fearless intent was evident as India smashed 31 runs within the second over, setting the stage for an emphatic chase.

Suryavanshi hit Dulnith Sigera for 3 sixes and two fours in solely the second over of the innings as India scored 45 with out loss within the first two overs.

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Contributions from Ayush Mhatre (34), Mohammed Amaan (26*), and KP Karthikeya (11*) sealed India’s spot within the ultimate in simply 23.2 overs.

Suryavanshi’s Asia Cup journey started on a quiet notice, with scores of 1 and 23 in opposition to Pakistan and Japan within the group phases. Nevertheless, he bounced again in type with an unbeaten 76 within the ultimate group-stage match in opposition to UAE, a efficiency that carried over into his match-winning innings in opposition to Sri Lanka.

India will now face defending champions Bangladesh within the ultimate within the hope of clinching their ninth title.