197 runs, 14 sixes in SMAT… still why did Vaibhav Suryavanshi not play the big match? Shocking reason revealed

Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 14 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi performed brilliantly in Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025. After this, he also made a splash with his batting in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Bihar’s last match in the group stage was against Uttar Pradesh. Everyone wanted to see what wonders Vaibhav would do in this match. However, he was not a part of the playing 11 and this was surprising. Suryavanshi was the highest run scorer for Bihar in the tournament. In such a situation, the question arises that why Suryavanshi did not play against UP.

Why did Vaibhav Suryavanshi not play against UP?

The last match of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy took place between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh on 8 December 2025 i.e. today. Vaibhav Suryavanshi did not get a place in the team. Actually, Under 19 Asia Cup 2025 is starting from 12th December. Team India was announced for this tournament a few weeks ago and Vaibhav Suryavanshi also got a place in the squad. Vaibhav Suryavanshi had to leave for Dubai to join the Under 19 team. For this reason, Suryavanshi was not seen playing in SMAT against Uttar Pradesh. After Asia Cup Rising Stars and SMAT, now 14 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi would like to hit fours and sixes in the Under 19 Asia Cup.

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Bihar won the match even without Vaibhav

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the most important batsman of Bihar. He scored 197 runs in 6 matches in the tournament. Meanwhile, he hit 15 fours and 14 sixes. There was also a strong century inning of 108 runs unbeaten from his side. In such a situation, Vaibhav’s absence was definitely a big blow for Bihar. Despite this he did not disappoint at all. Uttar Pradesh gave a target of 145 runs to Bihar. In reply, captain Shakibul Ghani’s team did wonders. Piyush Singh played a brilliant inning of 57 runs for Bihar. Bihar won the last match of the group stage by 6 wickets.

When will Vaibhav be seen playing in the Under 19 Asia Cup?

India’s Under-19 team is going to play three matches in the group stage of the tournament, in which Vaibhav Suryavanshi will also be seen. India’s schedule is as follows:

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