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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi debuts for India, breaking record set by Tendulkar

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Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi debuts for India, breaking record set by Tendulkar

Summary

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his T20I debut for India against England on July 4, 2026, at Old Trafford. At 15 years and 99 days old, he became India's youngest international debutant, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record. Sooryavanshi scored 14 runs before being stumped by Will Jacks, as India lost the match by four wickets. Comparisons have been drawn between Sooryavanshi and the legendary Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, highlighting the fearless approach displayed by all three players on their respective debuts.

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By the Numbers

•Sooryavanshi debuted at 15 years, 99 days old.
•India lost the T20I match by four wickets.
•Sooryavanshi hit two sixes before being stumped.
•Sachin Tendulkar debuted at 16 years, 205 days against Pakistan.
•Virat Kohli's debut came at 19 in an ODI against Sri Lanka.

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8:52 AMYahoo Sports — Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli's India debuts: Comparing India legends' debut performances to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

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How does Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's historic India debut match up against the first international performances of legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli? Get the details...
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