NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s long-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 has been included in India’s playing XI 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 had 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 stumped 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.
The Fearless Beginning of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Sooryavanshi got away with a single before making an immediate impact.He announced himself 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 massive six off Josh Tongue. He threw it into the stands of the inn.His aggressive strokeplay gave India a lively start and enthused the crowd at Old Trafford.
As Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s innings ends
The promising shot came to an end in the fifth over.Tried to tackle Will Jacks, Sooryavanshi charged into the field but was beaten by the flight of the ball. Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler completed a simple stumping, ending the youngster’s innings on 14 off 10 balls.
A record day
Although he could not convert his start into a bigger score, it was still a historic outing for the Bihar youngster.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 passed Piyush Chawla to become the youngest player to represent India.The teenager earned his first India call-up after a sensational IPL 2026 season and was picked in India’s T20I squads for the tours of Ireland and England.