India, Jan. 31 -- The upcoming India vs Pakistan U19 World Cup game isn't just a rivalry face-off. It is a qualification lever disguised as a derby - and it lands right on Vaibhav Suryavanshi's bat.

This is also the one matchup that still sits unfinished in his short, loud career: Pakistan are the only big opponent he hasn't truly performed against yet. And that is why the spotlight feels sharper than usual.

The scenario for this game stands like this: a win puts India into the semi-finals, while Pakistan need not only a win but a massive net run-rate swing to stay alive.

That changes the rhythm of the game instantly:

And that is where Vaibhav can become India's fulcrum: the batter who doesn't just score, but sets the tempo that ruins...