Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scores historic half-centuries against Zimbabwe
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 2:58 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at 15 years and 118 days old, became the youngest player to score a T20I half-century, achieving the milestone in just 18 balls during a match against Zimbabwe. In the series, he recorded two half-centuries, including a notable 81 off 49 balls in the final game. Sooryavanshi's impressive performance comes after a disappointing tour of England where he struggled to score. His successful outing in Zimbabwe has bolstered his case for a more permanent spot in the Indian team, particularly with Sanju Samson absent from the touring squad. The young batter's attacking play demonstrates his preparedness for the international level and signals a possible shift in the conversation around his capabilities.
- •Sooryavanshi scored 18-ball fifty, youngest in T20I history
- •His third match innings included 81 runs off 49 balls
- •Earlier tour of England yielded only 42 runs
- •Absence of Sanju Samson opens opportunity for Sooryavanshi
- •He displayed maturity against Zimbabwe's best bowler, Muzarabani
- 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — Teenager Sooryavanshi hits another half century as India sweeps T20 series against Zimbabwe
- 2:58 PMYahoo Sports — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi proves doubters wrong: Historic half-centuries vs Zimbabwe shows India wonderkid ready for international cricket
"The 15-year-old V aibhav Sooryavanshi hit his second international half-century for India as Zimbabwe lost the third and final Twenty20 match by 35 runs on Sunday and India swept the series 3-0. On a slow surface, opener Sooryavanshi scored 81 runs off 49 balls with four sixes and eight fours as India reached 192-5 in 20 overs. In reply, Zimbabwe was restricted to 157-7 with Ryan Burl scoring 54 not out off 43 balls.
"15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi silenced his critics with an 18-ball maiden fifty against Zimbabwe, proving he belongs on the international stage.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 4:14 PMTeenager Sooryavanshi hits another half century as India sweeps T20 series against Zimbabwe
The 15-year-old V aibhav Sooryavanshi hit his second international half-century for India as Zimbabwe lost the third and final Twenty20 match by 35 runs on Sunday and India swept the series 3-0. On a slow surface, opener Sooryavanshi scored 81 runs off 49 balls with four sixes and eight fours as India reached 192-5 in 20 overs. In reply, Zimbabwe was restricted to 157-7 with Ryan Burl scoring 54 not out off 43 balls.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 2:58 PMVaibhav Sooryavanshi proves doubters wrong: Historic half-centuries vs Zimbabwe shows India wonderkid ready for international cricket
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi silenced his critics with an 18-ball maiden fifty against Zimbabwe, proving he belongs on the international stage.
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