New Delhi: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi India’s most-anticipated cricketer made his debut on Saturday as the 15-year-old became the last cricketer to represent India at an international level. The left-handed batsman was included in India’s playing XI for the second T20I match against England at Old Trafford in Manchester. At the age of 15 years and 99 days, he broke Sachin Tendulkar’s previous world record of 16 years and 205 days. He also surpassed Piyush Chawla, who made his Test debut at the age of 17 years and 75 days.
How many runs did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi score for India on debut?
Sooryavanshi scored 14 runs from 10 balls, including two sixes, before being stumped by Jos Buttler at Will Jacks.Despite his limited innings, the youngster showed why he is regarded as one of the most talented young players in India.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless debut
Sooryavanshi got off the mark by one before he made a quick move.He announced himself on the international stage by smashing England pacer Jofra Archer for a huge six over the wicketkeeper’s head. A few runs later, he hit another six off Josh Tongue. They took her into the midwife’s waiting room.His aggressive performance gave India a thrilling start and delighted the Old Trafford crowd.
How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s innings ended
The promising knock ended in the fifth hour.Trying to attack Will Jacks, Sooryavanshi went down but was hit by a runaway ball. Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler completed the bounce, ending the young innings on 14 off 10 balls.
A record breaking day
Although he couldn’t convert his debut into a big score, it was a historic outing for the Bihar youngster.Sooryavanshi became India’s youngest cricketer at the age of 15 years and 99 days, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 16 years and 205 days. He also surpassed Piyush Chawla to become the youngest player to represent India.The youngster was called up to India after an impressive IPL 2026 season and was selected in India’s T20I squads for the tours of Ireland and England.