One week he is smashing bowlers into the stands in an ICC World Cup final. The next, he is revising chapters and checking his admit card. That is life right now for Vaibhav Suryavanshi. After lighting up the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 with a stunning 175 in the final against England, the 14-year-old will step away from the spotlight for a while. His next big assignment is not in an IPL stadium but in a classroom. Vaibhav is set to appear for his Class 10 board examinations starting February 17.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi to appear in 10th board exams
The principal of Podar International School in Samastipur, Neel Kishore, confirmed that the young cricketer has received his admit card and will sit for the exams like any other student. Despite the excitement around his arrival, the school has made it clear there will be no special treatment. As the principal put it, this is an academic pitch, and everyone plays by the same rules.
“Cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will appear for the Class 10th board exams at our school. He has received his admit card. There is excitement among everyone, be it teachers, students or parents, for his arrival. However, we have made arrangements with that in mind, as he is still a student and will be appearing for his examination. This is an academic pitch, not a cricket pitch. We will ensure students have no issues taking the exams. All the facilities, safety, and security will be the same for all. Exams will start on February 17,” Neel told ANI.
Vaibhav’s rise over the past year has been nothing short of remarkable. From a 58-ball century against Australia U19 in Chennai to becoming the youngest player ever bought in the IPL at Rs 1.1 crore by Rajasthan Royals, he has broken records across formats. In IPL 2025, he made an instant impact, scoring 252 runs in seven innings at a strike rate above 200, including holding the record for the fastest IPL century by an Indian. His fearless batting also saw him become the youngest T20 centurion.
The recently concluded Under-19 World Cup was another feather to his cap. His 175 in the final was packed with 15 fours and 15 sixes, and he ended the tournament with 439 runs at an average above 60. He won the Player of the Match in the summit clash against England, while also taking home the Player of the Tournament honour. He also finished with a record 30 sixes in the event, the most-ever by a player in the history of the Under-19 World Cups.
