The ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup has been a platform where the future stars announce themselves. With the 2026 edition of the tournament underway in Zimbabwe and Namibia, the young talents have already begun to make headlines with their remarkable performances in pressure moments. However, records have been toppled in almost every edition, this year’s tournament has also seen some new feats.
With batters gaining recognition in white-ball cricket, on Saturday (Jan 17), India’s young prodigy, Vaibhav Suryanshi added another feather to his cap. During his 67-ball 72, he became the youngest batter to score a half-century, breaking the record previously held by Afghanistan’s Shahidullah Kamal. Here in this article, we have complied a list of youngest players to score a half-century in ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup history so far.
Youngest players to score 50 at U19 CWC
- Babar Azam
Pakistan’s veteran batter, Babar Azam also finds himself in the list of youngest players to register 50-plus score at U19 CWC. Azam, who now plays for the national side, etched this feat in the 2010 U19 CWC in Pakistan’s match against West Indies when he was aged 15 years and 92 days.
- Shahidullah Kamal
Until Saturday, the record of youngest player to register a 50-plus score at the U19 CWC remained by Afghanistan’s Shahidullah Kamal, who etched this feat in the 2014 edition in the side’s match against West Indies. Kamal was 15 years and 19 days old when he broke into the record books, breaking the record previously held by Babar Azam.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
On Saturday, January 17, the teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added another feat to his cap as he became the youngest batter to register a 50-plus score at the ICC U19 CWC, aged 14 years and 296 days. Walking out to bat in India’s match against Bangladesh, the 14-year-old reached his half-century off 30 deliveries.
Youngest player to score 50 at U19 Cricket World Cup
| Player | Match details | Edition | Age |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | India U19 vs Bangladesh U19 | 2026 | 14 years, 296 days |
| Shahidullah Kamal | Afghanistan U19 vs West Indies U19 | 2014 | 15 years, 19 days |
| Babar Azam | Pakistan U19 vs West Indies U19 | 2010 | 15 years, 92 days |
| Perwez Malikzai | Afghanistan U19 vs Fiji U19 | 2016 | 15 years, 125 days |
| Sharad Vesawkar | Nepal U19 vs England U19 | 2004 | 15 years, 132 days |
U19 Cricket World Cup FAQs
Who is the youngest batter to score a half-century at Under-19 Cricket World Cup?
India’s teenage sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the youngest batter to score a half-century in U19 CWC.
Which Indian player is the youngest to score a half-century at U19 Cricket World Cup?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who scored a 67-ball 72 in India’s 18-run win against Bangladesh in U19 CWC 2026, is the youngest Indian to score a half-century.
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