Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set for potential T20I debut against Ireland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:30 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is expected to make his India debut in the first T20I against Ireland in Belfast on June 26. At 15 years and 91 days old, he would become India's youngest international cricketer, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's debut age. Sooryavanshi recently excelled in the IPL, leading with 776 runs and setting a record for the fastest List A half-century in 11 balls. His performances have garnered praise from cricket figures, including Justin Langer, who expressed admiration for Sooryavanshi's talent and technique.
- •Sooryavanshi could debut at 15 years and 91 days old.
- •He led IPL's scoring with 776 runs this season.
- •Scored fastest List A fifty in just 11 balls.
- •Justin Langer praised his skills and mindset.
- •Match against Ireland takes place on June 26.
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"If selected, Sooryavanshi will be 15 years and 91 days old, younger than Sachin Tendulkar was when he made his international debut against Pakistan in 1989 at the age of 16 years and 205 days.
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