While Vaibhav Suryavanshi is currently on tour in Australia, where he showcased his skills in a recent ODI series, a significant milestone in his young career happened during the Asia Cup. Suryavanshi made his white-ball debut for India’s Under-19 team against Pakistan in the UAE. This marked the beginning of his journey in the tournament, as he played his first white-ball match against Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup in Dubai last year.
Delving into Suryavanshi’s record against Pakistan in that particular Asia Cup, it’s fair to say he was ‘Number 1’ across all categories. Before analyzing his runs against Pakistan, let’s take a look at his overall achievements in white-ball cricket. Suryavanshi hasn’t participated in any T20 matches for the Under-19 Indian team. Thus, the white-ball cricket stats primarily focus on ODI performances. He has featured in 11 ODIs for the Under-19 Indian team, accumulating 556 runs, which includes a century. His performance includes 43 sixes and 50 fours, with an impressive strike rate of 151.91 and a batting average of 50.54.
In the context of the 11 matches, Suryavanshi played a single match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup. In that debut match, he scored only 1 run, showcasing an average of 1. The Under-19 Asia Cup debut against Pakistan has since established Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s identity in the world of Under-19 ODI cricket.