IPL century in 14 years, but failed in big matches! Might Vaibhav Suryavanshi prove to be a fool like Prithvi Shaw? Statistics are giving warning

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Prithvi Shaw: The arrival of young talent in Indian cricket is not a new thing. Once a batsman like Prithvi Shaw had made a splash at the Under-19 level, breaking records, but got frustrated under the pressure of big matches in senior cricket. Now Vaibhav Suryavanshi The name is in the headlines. At the age of just 14, while playing for Rajasthan Royals in IPL, he created history by scoring a century in 38 balls… but the question is arising whether Vaibhav will also follow the path of Prithvi Shaw? Despite brilliant performance in Under-19, why is he not batting in big matches? The figures are giving similar testimony.

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi created a stir in the cricket world in 2025. He became the youngest centurion in T20 cricket by playing an inning of 101 runs against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. Earlier, at the age of 13, he became the youngest player in the IPL auction, when Rajasthan Royals bought him for Rs 1.1 crore. Even at the Under-19 level, his figures are amazing – century in 58 balls against Australia Under-19, 143 runs against England, against UAE U19 Asia Cup 2025 171 runs (14 sixes in 95 balls) in…

Vaibhav is explosive against weak bowling

It is clear from these innings that Vaibhav is explosive against weak bowling, but big matches are a different matter. Vaibhav showed aggression while chasing against Pakistan in the final of U19 Asia Cup 2025, but lacked the ability to rotate singles and understand the match situation. Scored 20 runs in the first over, but was out early. Fans and experts criticized that he played like a ‘blind slugger’ – trying to hit sixes on every ball, which could backfire in big matches.

Vaibhav’s batting is aggressive like Prithvi Shaw

Like Prithvi Shaw, Vaibhav’s batting is aggressive, but lack of temperament and match awareness is causing concern. The example of Prithvi Shaw is in front of everyone. Captained the Under-19 World Cup, made records, but failed in fitness, discipline and pressure of big matches at the senior level. Off-field controversies also ruined his career. There is the same fear with Vaibhav. Fame, money and hype should not distract him at such a young age. Coaches like Rahul Dravid are trying to keep him grounded, but experts say that Vaibhav will have to choose ‘Shubman Gill Highway’ and not ‘Prithvi Shaw Baylane’.

Statistics are warning – runs pour in against weak teams, but struggle in strong opposition and high-pressure chases… If Vaibhav does not work on his temperament, then another prodigy like Prithvi Shaw may fail. Indian cricket hopes that Vaibhav will prove to be a long-haul horse like Sachin Tendulkar or Yashasvi Jaiswal, but there is a need to be cautious right now.

Prithvi Shaw’s Under-19 and IPL Records – Statistics

Prithvi Shaw had performed brilliantly at the Under-19 level, especially in the 2018 Under-19 World Cup, where he was the captain and India won the title. His career in the IPL has been a mixed one – explosive in the early seasons, but inconsistent later on. Below are the detailed stats (based on updated stats till December 2025):

Under-19 Records (Key Highlights)

2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup (as captain):

• Match: 6
• Run: 261
• Average: 65.25
• Highest score: 94 (against Australia in the opening match)
• Fifty: 2
• India won all the matches and won the title for a record fourth time.

Milestones in school cricket

546 runs (off 330 balls, 85 fours and 5 sixes) in the Harris Shield in 2013 – a school cricket record at that time. His overall performances at the Under-19 level earned him the tag of ‘Prodigy’, and comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar.

IPL Records (total career, till December 2025)

• Team: Mainly Delhi Capitals (DC), again bought by DC for ₹75 lakh in IPL 2026.
• Match: 79
• Innings: 79
• Run: 1892
• Average: 23.95 (about 24)
• Strike Rate: Around 145-150 (as an aggressive opener)
• Highest Score: 99
• Fifty: 14
• Fours: 238
• Sixes: 61
• Centuries: 0 (99 closest)

Season-wise breakdown

• 2018: 245 runs (9 innings, strike rate 153+)
• 2019: 353 runs
• 2021: 479 runs (Best season, 15 innings, 4 fifties, strike rate 159+)
• Later seasons: Low runs due to decline in form, injury and inconsistency

Special Records (in IPL)

• Second player to hit 6 fours in an over (in Shivam Mavi’s over in 2021)
• Impressive start at a young age in IPL debut season

Prithvi Shaw was explosive in the Under-19s, but lacked temperament and consistency at the senior level (especially in the post-IPL season). Nevertheless, there is hope for a comeback from performances like the recent double century in domestic cricket.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Under-19 and IPL Records – Statistics

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (born: 27 March 2011) is a rising star of Indian cricket. At the age of just 14, he broke many records at IPL and Under-19 level. He is a left handed aggressive opener. Below are the updated figures till December 2025…

IPL Records (IPL 2025 Season, Rajasthan Royals)

• Team: Rajasthan Royals (bought for ₹1.1 crore, youngest IPL contract holder)
• Match: 7
• Innings: 7
• Run: 252
• Average: 36.00
• Highest score: 101 (in 38 balls, against Gujarat Titans)
• Centuries: 1 (Youngest IPL centurion, aged 14 years 32 days; Youngest century in men’s T20)
• Half-Century: 1 (eg 57 runs vs CSK)
• Fours: 18+
• Sixes: 24+
• Debut: 19 April 2025 vs Lucknow Super Giants (34 runs, 20 balls; six on first ball)

special records

• Youngest debutant and centurion in IPL
• Fastest century by an Indian in IPL (in 35-38 balls)
• 11 sixes in an innings (record for RR)

Under-19 Records (Youth Internationals and Tournaments)

Vaibhav performed explosively at the Under-19 level, especially in the Youth Test, Youth ODI and Asia Cup.

Youth Test (vs Australia U19, 2024)

• Century in 58 balls (Fastest Youth Test century by Indian U19).
• Highest: 104 (run out)

Youth ODI (various series):

• vs England U19: 143 runs (78 balls; Youngest youth ODI century)
• vs Australia U19: High scores and strong performance in the series
• Fastest Youth ODI century (in 52 balls)
• Most career sixes in Youth ODI (one time record)

ACC Under-19 Asia Cup (2024 & 2025/26)

• 2024: vs UAE – 76* (46 balls), vs Sri Lanka (semi-finals) – 67 (36 balls).
• 2025/26: vs UAE – 171 (95 balls, 9 fours + 14 sixes; Most sixes in an innings in Youth ODI, 2nd highest score by an Indian)
• Others: Final vs Pakistan – Low Score (early out, eg 26 or less)
• Total: Big scores against weaker teams, but struggles in high-pressure matches (temperament questions)

Other Youth Highlights

• 332 runs unbeaten in Bihar U19 tournament
• Youngest century in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (108*)

Vaibhav’s batting is based on aggression and power-hitting, but there is a need to work on consistency and match situation handling in big matches. He is considered to be the big future of Indian cricket.