6,6,4,6 – The 13-year-old Indian star went crazy in his 31-run over against Sri Lanka in the U19 Asia Cup. Watch

Thirteen-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued to make headlines at the U19 Asia Cup, showcasing his immense talent in the second semi-final as India defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets with 170 balls to spare to book their place in the summit clash. , The left-handed batsman played a stormy innings of 67 runs in just 36 balls. Suryavanshi became the youngest player to join the Indian Premier League (IPL) after being picked by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore.

India's bowlers laid the foundation for victory in the semi-finals by restricting Sri Lanka to 173 runs in 47 overs. Chetan Sharma led the attack with three wickets, while Kiran Chormale and Ayush Mhatre took two wickets each.

Chasing 174, Suryavanshi wasted no time in dismantling the Sri Lankan bowling attack. The young opener completed his half-century in just 24 balls and dismissed the bowlers with the help of six fours and five sky-high sixes. Their fearless intent was evident as India scored 31 runs in the second over, setting the stage for a vigorous chase.

Suryavanshi hit three sixes and two fours off Dulnith Sigera in the second over of the innings as India scored 45 runs without loss in the first two overs.

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi is terrorizing the people of Lanka

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Contributions from Ayush Mhatre (34), Mohammed Aman (26*) and KP Karthikeya (11*) sealed India's place in the final in just 23.2 overs.

Suryavanshi's Asia Cup journey started on a quiet note, with scores of 1 and 23 against Pakistan and Japan in the group stage. However, he made a spectacular comeback in the final group-stage match against the United Arab Emirates by scoring an unbeaten 76, a performance that continued in his match-winning innings against Sri Lanka.

India will now face defending champions Bangladesh in the final in the hope of winning their ninth title.