India U19 vs Australia U19

The semi-final against Australia U19 was the tensest match of India's campaign. Australia's bowlers were sharp, the pressure was immense, and for the first time, Vaibhav had to dig deep.

He scored 48 off 31 balls — 3 sixes and 4 fours — providing the early momentum India needed. While he didn't convert it into a big score, his knock set up the chase and took the pressure off the middle order. His composure under semi-final pressure was remarkable for a 14-year-old.

India won by 4 wickets, advancing to the final. Vaibhav's tournament tally stood at 264 runs from 5 innings at a strike rate of 183.33. One match remained — and it would be the performance of a lifetime.