The 18-year-old displayed remarkable composure, taking charge of the situation as wickets fell around him. While teammates including Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid struggled to establish themselves, Rajput adopted an aggressive approach. He effectively countered the Pakistan bowling attack, utilizing sweeps against the spinners and playing bold aerial shots against the pacers to shift the momentum back in India's favor.
A breakout performance on the international stage
Rajput’s innings of 107 off 85 balls was the cornerstone of India’s total, featuring 11 fours and five sixes. His efforts helped steer the side to 208 before they were eventually bowled out in 46.3 overs. This performance follows a strong start to the tournament for the Jalandhar native, who had previously contributed with the ball by taking 3/8 in the opening match against Nepal.
The youngster’s rise to the national setup has been marked by consistent domestic success. After receiving his first
Rajput’s development as a cricketer began at the Harbhajan Singh Cricket Academy, followed by training under coach Vikram Sidhu. His journey is supported by a humble family background in Jalandhar, where his father, Hoti Ram, has worked in a bakery to support his son’s sporting ambitions. Having demonstrated his ability to perform under pressure against high-stakes opposition, Rajput continues to establish himself as a key prospect in the Indian youth cricket circuit.
