Suryavanshi\u2019s breathtaking 175 runs knock of just 80 balls sparked widespread admiration from current and former cricketers across the globe, with many hailing the Indian opener as the next big thing in world cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag said Suryavanshi was born from the Sun dynasty and that England\u2019s efforts went in vain, as no one can stop the sun from rising.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cVaibhav Suryavanshi 175 off 80 balls, 15 fours + 15 sixes, equal fours, equal sixes, equal destruction. Suryavanshi = Born from the Sun dynasty. Today he batted like one!<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Blazing. Blinding. Unstoppable. England bowlers tried everything. But you can\u2019t stop the SUN. The sun has risen on Bhartiya cricket! Just a sign of the future,\u201d he wrote on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former Indian all-rounders Yusuf Pathan and Irfan Pathan lauded Suryavanshi\u2019s fearless attitude on the biggest stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"14 years old. No fear. No pressure. Just pure talent. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi didn\u2019t just play an innings, he announced the future of Indian cricket. #U19WorldCup2026,\u201d Yusuf Pathan wrote on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cA daddy 199 in a World Cup final. Vaibhav Suryavanshi isn\u2019t just consistent, he delivers when it matters most. Big-match player!\u201d Irfan Pathan wrote on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Suryavanshi surpassed Unmukt Chand\u2019s long-standing record of 111*, set in the 2012 final against Australia, to achieve the feat of the highest individual score in a World Cup final. Unmukt reacted to the knock by writing \u201cdifferent breed\u201d on X while sharing Suryavanshi\u2019s photo.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Iceland\u2019s cricket handle took a humorous jibe at England\u2019s bowlers after Suryavanshi thrashed them in the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSomeone arrest Vaibhav Suryavanshi right now. This violence on the field against the English bowlers is X-rated!\u201d they wrote on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The young Indian star\u2019s innings also earned praise from former England captain Michael Vaughan, who wrote, \u201cVaibhav Suryavanshi\u2026 this really is very, very special. #iccu19worldcup\u201d on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan wrote, \u201cWhat an innings from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. A dominant knock of 175 off 80 in a World Cup final is truly extraordinary, with pure intent, power and timing all day,\u201d on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants owner and businessman Sanjiv Goenka wrote \u201cSoorya, namaskar!\u201d while sharing Vaibhav\u2019s photo on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan wrote, \u201cWhat an innings from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. A dominant knock of 175 off 80 in a World Cup final is truly extraordinary, with pure intent, power and timing all day,\u201d on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the help of Suryavanshi\u2019s century and Ayush Mhatre\u2019s fifty, India posted a mammoth total of 411 for 9 against England in the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n