NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s much-awaited India debut finally arrived on Saturday as the 15-year-old became the youngest cricketer to represent India in international cricket. The left-handed batsman was included in India’s squad for the second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester. At 15 years and 99 days, he broke the long-standing record held by Sachin Tendulkar, who made his international debut at 16 years and 205 days. He also went past Piyush Chawla, who made his Test debut at 17 years and 75 days.
How many runs did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi score on debut in India?
Sooryavanshi scored 14 runs off 10 balls, including two sixes, before being dismissed by Jos Buttler off the bowling of Will Jacks.Although his innings was brief, the teenager showed exactly why he is regarded as one of India’s brightest young talents.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless start
Sooryavanshi got a single before making an immediate impact.He made his mark on the international stage by smashing England pacer Jofra Archer for a huge six over the wicketkeeper’s head. A few deliveries later, he hit another huge six off Josh Tongue. He launched it into the central stand.His aggressive play gave India a lively start and thrilled the crowd at Old Trafford.
How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s innings ended
The promising knock ended in the fifth over.Trying to attack Will Jacks, Sooryavanshi rushed down the pitch but was beaten by the flight of the ball. Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler completed a simple toss, ending the youngster’s innings on 14 off 10 balls.
A record day
Although he couldn’t convert his start into a bigger score, it was still a historic outing for the youngster from Bihar.Sooryavanshi became India’s youngest international cricketer at 15 years and 99 days, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 16 years and 205 days. He also went past Piyush Chawla to become the youngest player to represent India.The teenager earned his first call-up for India after a sensational IPL 2026 season and was selected in India’s T20I squads for the tours of Ireland and England.
