In a spectacular display of dominance, the India U19 team clinched their sixth World Cup title, defeating England by 100 runs in the final. The victory, secured in Harare, Zimbabwe, firmly establishes India as the most successful nation in the tournament's history. While the entire team showcased remarkable talent and teamwork throughout the competition, it was Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's breathtaking innings that stole the show and etched his name in the record books.

The 14-year-old batting sensation's knock of 175 off just 80 balls was nothing short of a masterclass. His innings was studded with 15 fours and 15 sixes, leaving the English bowlers clueless and the spectators in awe. Sooryavanshi's fearless approach and aggressive strokeplay propelled India to a massive total of 411/9, setting a daunting target for England.

"I can't express how I am feeling,” Sooryavanshi said after the match, dedicating his "Player of the Final" award to the team's support staff. "All the preparation all the support staff has put in for all the games have brought us to this stage".

Sooryavanshi's innings wasn't just about scoring runs; it was about sending a message. His mindset, described by many as fearless, allowed him to dominate the opposition and play with an uninhibited aggression. Coach Manish Ojha identified and corrected a technical flaw in Sooryavanshi's pull shot, contributing to his improved performance. "You don't need to scold a kid who is a special talent. Vaibhav is a special talent because of his power to grasp technical knowledge quicker compared to others," Ojha stated. "If I told him to do something once, he would do it twice".

His remarkable innings broke several records:

• Highest individual score in an U19 World Cup final, surpassing Unmukt Chand's 111* in 2012.
• Second-fastest century in U19 World Cup history, reaching the milestone in just 55 balls.
• Most sixes in a single U19 World Cup innings.
• Most sixes in an U19 World Cup edition, with a staggering total of 30.

Vaibhav also became the youngest centurion in the tournament's history. His 175 is the highest score by an Indian in Under-19 World Cup history, surpassing Raj Bawa's 162*. Suryavanshi's knock ranks as the ninth-highest individual score in Youth ODI history.

India captain Ayush Mhatre was full of praise for Sooryavanshi, stating, "We have no words for his innings. We know he is a fabulous batsman and he's shown in this match what he can do".

England fought valiantly, with Caleb Falconer scoring a century of his own, but the target proved too steep. They were eventually bowled out for 311, handing India a convincing 100-run victory.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also congratulated the team on their victory. "Vaibhav's performance in the summit clash will be remembered as one of the finest individual efforts in ICC Under-19 World Cup history and exemplified the fearless brand of cricket played by this talented Indian side," stated the BCCI.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's destructive mindset, combined with his exceptional talent and unwavering confidence, has not only led India to their sixth U19 World Cup title but has also announced his arrival on the global stage. He ended up as the second-highest run-getter with 439 runs in seven innings at an average of 62.71 and a strike rate of 169.49, with a century and three fifties. This performance also earned him the 'Player of the Tournament' title. His future in cricket looks incredibly bright.