Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scores 81 in historic T20I achievement against Zimbabwe

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scores 81 in historic T20I achievement against Zimbabwe
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history by becoming the first player in men's international cricket to score multiple 50-plus runs before the age of 16. During the third and final T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare on July 26, Sooryavanshi scored 81 off 48 balls, helping India post a total of 192/5 after batting first. He formed key partnerships, including a 75-run stand with Ishan Kishan. Despite strong contributions from Sooryavanshi, India's middle order struggled, scoring just 47 runs in the final five overs. The match could still be competitive given the pitch's assistance to bowlers and the challenges ahead for Zimbabwe.

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  • Sooryavanshi becomes first player with two 50-plus scores before 16
  • India scores 192/5 after batting first against Zimbabwe
  • He contributes 81 runs while forming strong partnerships
  • India's middle order falters after Sooryavanshi's dismissal
  • Match played in Harare on July 26, 2026
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The left-handed opener achieved the feat during the third and final T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare on Sunday, scoring 81 off 48 balls to lead India to 192/5 after they elected to bat first.

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