Vaibhav Sooryavanshi celebrated India’s thrilling Under-19 Asia Cup final win against Pakistan. The young batsman shared an Instagram story praising teammate Aaryavir Sehwag, who got named Player of the Tournament. Aaryavir scored 361 runs throughout the competition. Meanwhile, Sooryavanshi also made history by becoming the youngest captain in men’s T20 cricket.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi celebrated win, praised Aaryavir Sehwag.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Insta Story: India's last-ball victory over Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 final had fans celebrating, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was among those swept up in the excitement. The 15-year-old batsman took to Instagram to react to the nail-biting finish, sharing his delight after India turned around a contest in which Pakistan had held the upper hand for much of the game. The Boys in Blue had already suffered a defeat against Pakistan during the group stage, but the youngsters delivered when it mattered most, clinching the title with a one-wicket win.
Sooryavanshi's Shoutout For Aaryavir Sehwag
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi posted two stories on his official Instagram account, one of which congratulated the Indian team:
"Congratulations, Oh mannnnnn whattt a match!"
The other reserved a message for Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, who was named Player of the Tournament.
"Star Boiiiiii @aaryavirsehwag"
Aaryavir finished the competition as its leading run-scorer, accumulating 361 runs in five outings.
He also made a valuable contribution in the final, scoring 58 from 61 balls, marking it with an iconic Virat Kohli celebration from a few years ago.
Sooryavanshi Makes T20 Captaincy History
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has also been making headlines for an achievement of his own.
The teenager became the youngest captain in men's T20 cricket history when he led Bihar in their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026 opener against Saurashtra.
At 15 years and 232 days, he took charge for the first time at Indore's Holkar Stadium, adding another landmark to his rapidly developing career.
While India's U19 stars celebrated a memorable continental title, Sooryavanshi was busy making history at senior domestic level.
