Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sets world record with fifty against Zimbabwe
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 7:48 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a record-setting fifty for India in the first T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare on July 23. The 15-year-old achieved this milestone in just 18 balls, featuring four boundaries and four sixes. His emotional celebration, forming the letter 'A' with his fingers, was a tribute to his mother, Aarti. Sooryavanshi's innings not only marked him as the youngest player to score a fifty in international men’s T20 cricket but also surpassed previous records held by notable players like Sachin Tendulkar and Shahid Afridi. India is chasing 126 runs after restricting Zimbabwe to 125/7.
- •Sooryavanshi scored 50 runs off 18 balls against Zimbabwe
- •He became the youngest player to score a fifty in men's T20 cricket
- •His celebration honors his mother, Aarti
- •India is chasing 126 runs after limiting Zimbabwe to 125/7
- •Sooryavanshi's record surpasses previous benchmarks set by Tendulkar and Afridi
- 11:11 AMYahoo Sports — 'I am not taking it for granted': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record
- 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — Watch: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's emotional 'A' celebration steals hearts after historic world-record fifty
"Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved a record-breaking international half-century against Zimbabwe. This significant innings provided much-needed confidence for the young player. He became the youngest to score a fifty in men's international cricket. Sooryavanshi dedicated his milestone to his supportive family and coaches. India secured a seven-wicket victory in the opening T20I match.
"Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to score an international T20 fifty. He achieved this remarkable feat against Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday. The 15-year-old smashed his half-century in just eighteen balls. This explosive innings featured four boundaries and four sixes for India. The celebration was a tribute to his mother, Aarti, whose name starts with 'A'.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 11:11 AM'I am not taking it for granted': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved a record-breaking international half-century against Zimbabwe. This significant innings provided much-needed confidence for the young player. He became the youngest to score a fifty in men's international cricket. Sooryavanshi dedicated his milestone to his supportive family and coaches. India secured a seven-wicket victory in the opening T20I match.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 7:48 PMWatch: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's emotional 'A' celebration steals hearts after historic world-record fifty
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to score an international T20 fifty. He achieved this remarkable feat against Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday. The 15-year-old smashed his half-century in just eighteen balls. This explosive innings featured four boundaries and four sixes for India. The celebration was a tribute to his mother, Aarti, whose name starts with 'A'.
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