New Delhi: 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his much-awaited debut for India on Saturday, becoming the youngest cricketer to represent India in international cricket. The left-handed batsman was named in India’s starting XI for the second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester. At the age of 15 years and 99 days, he broke the long-standing record held by Sachin Tendulkar, who made his international debut at the age of 16 years and 205 days. He also overtook Piyush Chawla, who made his Test debut at 17 years and 75 days.
How many runs did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi score on his India debut?
Sooryavanshi scored 14 runs off 10 balls, including 2 sixes, before being bowled by Jos Buttler’s Will Jacks bowling.Although his innings was short, the teenager showed exactly why he is regarded as one of India’s brightest young talents.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi A Fearless Beginning
Sooryavanshi achieved success with a single and made an immediate impact.He announced himself on the international stage by smashing England pacer Jofra Archer over the wicketkeeper’s head for a huge six. A few overs later, he hit six more off Josh Tongue. He pushed him into the center field stands.His aggressive batting got India off to a lively start and electrified the Old Trafford crowd.
How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s innings ended
A promising knock came at the end of the fifth inning.Suryavanshi tried to attack Will Jacks but he was hit by the ball. Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler finished with a simple knock to end the youngster’s game with 14 off 10 balls.
record breaking day
Even though he couldn’t convert his start into a bigger score, it was still a historic performance 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 surpassed Piyush Chawla to become the youngest player to represent India.The teenager earned his first call-up to the Indian national team after a stellar performance in the 2026 IPL season and was named in the India T20I squad for the tours of Ireland and England.
