England's Jos Buttler surpassed Kieron Pollard to become the all-time leading T20 run-scorer during The Hundred, subsequently tipping 15-year-old Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to eventually break his new record.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India's teenage batting sensation, is named vice-captain of the East Zone squad for the 2026 Duleep Trophy, led by captain Ishan Kishan, marking another milestone in his rising career.
India's stand-in bowling coach Sunil Joshi lauded Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his record-breaking T20I fifty against Zimbabwe, emphasizing focus on his batting while planning gradual bowling development. Joshi also urged patience with emerging all-rounder Suryansh Shedge and praised Ravi Bishnoi's effective run-up adjustment.
15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history by scoring an 18-ball half-century against Zimbabwe in Harare, becoming the youngest male player to achieve this in international cricket. The record-breaking knock secured India a seven-wicket victory and boosted his confidence after a challenging debut.
India, led by 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's maiden T20I half-century (50 off 18 balls), defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in Harare. Chasing 125-7, India cruised to 126-3 with 40 balls to spare, ending a dismal recent T20I run.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a record-breaking 50 off 19 balls, becoming the youngest male international cricketer to score a T20I fifty, leading India to a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in Harare. Captain Shreyas Iyer praised the teenager's fearless approach and secured his first T20I captaincy win.
India's 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to score a men's international T20I fifty against Zimbabwe, achieving the milestone in 18 balls. His viral 'A' celebration, first seen in IPL 2026, is a tribute to his mother, Aarti, whose name starts with 'A'.
India, under captain Shreyas Iyer, defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the first T20I in Harare, ending a seven-match winless streak. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, became the youngest player to score a T20I half-century, while Mayank Yadav also made an impact on his comeback.
Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a record-breaking fifty (50 off 19 balls) to lead India to a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the opening T20I in Harare, becoming the youngest male international cricketer to score a fifty. The win also marked captain Shreyas Iyer's first T20I victory.
Indian teenage cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged 15 years and 118 days, made history by scoring his maiden T20I half-century against Zimbabwe in Harare, becoming the youngest player globally to achieve this feat, surpassing Gibraltar's Louis Bruce.
India captain Shreyas Iyer has expressed confidence in teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the T20I series against Zimbabwe, believing he has learned from his challenging England tour. Iyer urged the young squad to play fearlessly, while Sooryavanshi affirmed his confidence despite recent setbacks and highlighted his familiarity with the Harare venue.
India's T20 team, led by new captain Shreyas Iyer, faces Zimbabwe in a three-match series in Harare, aiming to regain confidence after consecutive defeats in Ireland and England. The series is crucial for Iyer's captaincy and several players seeking to revive their T20 careers.
India captain Shreyas Iyer has expressed confidence in teenage batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the T20I series against Zimbabwe, believing he has learned from his challenging international debut. Iyer also urged his young squad to play fearlessly, while Sooryavanshi affirmed his confidence despite recent setbacks.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh lauded teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as an "unbelievable" talent for his fearless approach, recalling his IPL debut six. Harbhajan also shared Sachin Tendulkar's career advice on focus, which he now imparts to young players.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returns to Harare Sports Club for a T20I series with the senior India team against Zimbabwe, four months after his U-19 World Cup triumph there. He aims to leverage his familiarity with the venue to bounce back from a challenging senior debut against England.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has expressed strong support for 15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him a "generational talent" despite a challenging T20I debut. Raza emphasized the importance of nurturing the young opener's potential ahead of India's upcoming three-match T20I series in Zimbabwe, where Sooryavanshi is expected to get another opportunity.
Yuvraj Singh has nicknamed teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 'Terminator 6', drawing parallels with Abhishek Sharma ('Terminator 4'). Singh, who sees Sooryavanshi as a 'serious player in the making', expressed his desire to mentor the 15-year-old, similar to his role with Sharma. Sooryavanshi recently debuted for India and broke Yuvraj's List A fifty record.
Yuvraj Singh has nicknamed 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi "Terminator 6", comparing him to Abhishek Sharma ("Terminator 4"). Singh sees Sooryavanshi as a "serious player in the making" and expressed a desire to mentor him, similar to his work with Sharma. Sooryavanshi recently debuted for India and broke Singh's List A fifty record.
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif criticized the team's management for their handling of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson following a 0-4 T20I series defeat to England. England's victory also saw them replace India as the top-ranked T20I side.
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif slammed the team's management for their handling of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson following a 0-4 T20I series defeat to England. England's dominant victory also saw them replace India as the No. 1 ranked T20I side.
Fast bowler Jofra Archer is ready for another contest with 15-year-old Indian opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the upcoming T20I. Despite Sooryavanshi's IPL success, England leads the series 2-0, with Archer dismissing the young batter in the last match.
Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel believes young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must prepare for consistent short-pitched bowling as his international career progresses. Teams identified this strategy during the IPL and are now targeting him with pace and bounce, a tactic Patel expects to continue.
Jofra Archer feels bowling in England is a return to 'normal cricket' compared to the IPL. After England's 125-run win over India, Archer noted bigger margins for error for bowlers in English conditions and issued a subtle warning to India's young batting unit.
England secured a historic 125-run victory over India in a T20 match, bowling out the feared batting side for just 76 runs. Despite a challenging start, England posted 201, a target India failed to approach, collapsing under pressure with frequent dismissals.
