Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shines in India's T20I win against Zimbabwe
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 3:48 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi played a pivotal role in India's victory over Zimbabwe in the third T20I held in Harare on Sunday, scoring 81 runs off 49 balls. Interim coach VVS Laxman commended Sooryavanshi's maturity and adaptability, particularly on a challenging pitch with slower conditions. The performance contributed to a series whitewash for India, clinching the T20I series. Next, India is set to face the West Indies in a white-ball series later this summer, providing another opportunity for Sooryavanshi to showcase his skills.
- •Sooryavanshi scored 81 runs in the third T20I against Zimbabwe.
- •Laxman praised his fast adaptation and strategic batting on a slow pitch.
- •India secured a clean sweep in the T20I series with this victory.
- •The next white-ball series for India will be against the West Indies later this summer.
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — From England disappointment to Zimbabwe success: India coach hails Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 'maturity level'
- 8:11 AMYahoo Sports — 'He understands, assesses and gets better': VVS Laxman reveals what makes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi so special
- 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — India coach VVS Laxman hails Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's maturity after India wonderkid's match-winning knock vs Zimbabwe
"Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed with a mature 81 in the third T20I against Zimbabwe. He anchored India's batting effort, guiding them to a series-clinching victory. Sooryavanshi was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series. Interim coach VVS Laxman highlighted the teenager's willingness to learn and adapt. His performance showcased adaptability to different match conditions and bowling plans.
"Sooryavanshi finished India's tour of Zimbabwe on a high, winning both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards after India completed a 3-0 sweep with a 35-run win in the third and final T20I on Sunday.
"VVS Laxman praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his maturity and game awareness after the youngster's match-winning innings helped India seal the T20I series against Zimbabwe.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 5:07 PMFrom England disappointment to Zimbabwe success: India coach hails Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 'maturity level'
Sooryavanshi finished India's tour of Zimbabwe on a high, winning both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards after India completed a 3-0 sweep with a 35-run win in the third and final T20I on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 8:11 AM'He understands, assesses and gets better': VVS Laxman reveals what makes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi so special
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed with a mature 81 in the third T20I against Zimbabwe. He anchored India's batting effort, guiding them to a series-clinching victory. Sooryavanshi was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series. Interim coach VVS Laxman highlighted the teenager's willingness to learn and adapt. His performance showcased adaptability to different match conditions and bowling plans.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 3:48 AMIndia coach VVS Laxman hails Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's maturity after India wonderkid's match-winning knock vs Zimbabwe
VVS Laxman praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his maturity and game awareness after the youngster's match-winning innings helped India seal the T20I series against Zimbabwe.
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