NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 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 made his international debut at 16 years and 205 days. He also passed Piyush Chawla, who made his Test debut at 17 years and 75 days.
How many runs did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi score on India debut?
Sooryavanshi scored 14 runs from 10 balls, including two sixes, before Jos Buttler stumped him off the bowling of Will Jacks.Although his innings was short, the teenager showed why he is considered one of India’s brightest talents.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless start
Sooryavanshi got to the mark 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 hits another big six off Josh Tongue. He was launched into the midwicket stand.His aggressive strokeplay gave India a lively start and delighted the crowd at Old Trafford.
How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s innings ended
The promising knock ended in the fifth.Tried to attack Will Jacks, Sooryavanshi charged down the pitch but lost the flight of the ball. Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler completed a simple stumping, ending the youngster’s innings on 14 off 10 balls.
A record breaking day
Although he could not convert his start to a bigger score, it was a historic outing for the Bihar youngster.Sooryavanshi became India’s youngest international cricketer at the age of 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 maiden call-up to India after a sensational season in IPL 2026 and was selected in India’s T20I squads for the tours of Ireland and England.