WATCH: Vaibhav Suryavanshi plucks a stunning catch during IND vs BAN clash at U19 World Cup 2026

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ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup has always been a stage where future stars announce their arrival, and the Group B clash between India Under-19 and Bangladesh Under-19 at Bulawayo on January 17, 2026, was no exception. In a high-stakes encounter defined by rain interruptions and shifting momentum, it was a moment of pure athletic brilliance from 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi that stole the headlines and effectively broke the back of the Bangladeshi chase.

India, having posted a competitive total, found themselves under pressure as Bangladesh neared a revised DLS target. However, the game pivoted in the 26th over when Suryavanshi pulled off a boundary-rope miracle that left spectators and commentators in awe.

The defining moment of the match arrived at the 25.2 over mark. Bangladesh was fighting to keep the required rate within reach when Samiun Basir lofted a delivery from Vihaan Malhotra toward the long-off boundary. The ball appeared destined to clear the ropes or at least result in a boundary.

Enter Suryavanshi. The youngster, positioned perfectly, sprinted toward the edge of the field, leaping to pluck the ball out of the air. Realizing his momentum was carrying him over the boundary cushions, Suryavanshi displayed veteran-like composure. He popped the ball upward, stepped out of bounds, regained his balance, and hopped back into the field of play to complete the catch cleanly.

The third umpire’s review confirmed that his feet were airborne while touching the ball outside the rope and firmly planted inside when the final catch was made. At just 14 years of age, Suryavanshi’s spatial awareness and calmness under pressure were described by experts as incredible, effectively ending Basir’s stay and leaving Bangladesh reeling at 129/6.

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भारत बनाम बांग्लादेश मुकाबले में Vaibhav Suryavanshi ने ऐसा शानदार कैच लपका कि पूरा स्टेडियम दंग रह गया।

— सीतामढ़ी जिला 🇮🇳 (@SitamarhiJila) January 18, 2026

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The match was a rollercoaster of momentum, heavily impacted by the weather in Bulawayo. Batting first, India posted 238 all out in 48.4 overs. The innings was anchored by Abhigyan Kundu, who played a patient and vital knock of 80 off 112 balls. He found support in the explosive Suryavanshi, who earlier in the day showcased his batting prowess with a rapid 72 off 67 balls, including 11 boundaries and a six. Bangladesh’s Al Fahad was the pick of the bowlers, dismantling the tail to finish with figures of 5/38. Rain interruptions forced the officials to recalibrate the target multiple times. Ultimately, Bangladesh was set a revised DLS target of 165 runs from 29 overs.

The chase began steadily, with Azizul Hakim scoring a gritty 51. However, the introduction of Malhotra changed the complexion of the game. Malhotra was relentless, finishing with extraordinary figures of 4/14 in 4 overs. Following Suryavanshi’s spectacular catch to dismiss Basir, the Bangladesh lower order collapsed under the mounting run rate and Malhotra’s precision. Bangladesh was eventually bundled out for 146 in 28.3 overs, handing India an 18-run victory (DLS method). Malhotra was deservedly named Player of the Match for his four-wicket haul and two crucial catches, but the image of Suryavanshi’s boundary-line heroics will remain the lasting memory of this Group B showdown.

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