Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's T20I numbers: 15-year-old left-hander smashes 81 vs Zimbabwe in debut series
India's Teenage Sensation: The Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Stat File
At just 15 years old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already etched his name into India's international cricket landscape. Born on March 27, 2011, the left-handed batter — who also bowls slow left-arm orthodox — has rocketed up the global rankings and announced himself as one of the most exciting young talents in the white-ball game.
Player Profile
Sooryavanshi bats left-handed and fulfils the role of a batter for India. As per the latest ICC data, he holds the No. 49 spot in the T20I batting rankings with a rating of 536 points, a remarkable achievement for a player in his debut international season.
India Debut
Sooryavanshi made his T20I debut for India on July 4, 2026, against England at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. From that point, he was fast-tracked into the senior setup and has featured across multiple squads.
Teams Represented
Beyond the senior national side, Sooryavanshi's career has spanned a wide range of representative teams, including:
- India
- East Zone
- India A
- Rajasthan Royals
- India Under-19
- Bihar
- India B Under-19
- DY Patil Blue
T20I Batting Record
Across six T20Is for India, Sooryavanshi has compiled 193 runs from six innings without being not out, facing 102 balls. His record includes two half-centuries and a highest score of 81, laced with 16 fours and 14 sixes — a clear indication of his aggressive, boundary-hitting approach.
| Format | Mat | HS | Inns | N/O | Runs | BF | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 6 | 81 vs Zimbabwe | 6 | 0 | 193 | 102 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 14 |
Highest Score
Sooryavanshi's standout knock came against Zimbabwe on July 26, 2026, when he blitzed 81 runs. It remains his highest score in T20I cricket and the cornerstone of his early international career.
Recent T20I Performances
In his most recent match appearances for India during the 2026-2027 season, Sooryavanshi's batting returns were as follows:
- vs Zimbabwe: 81 (49)
- vs Zimbabwe: 20 (9)
- vs Zimbabwe: 50 (19)
- vs England: 15 (10)
- vs England: 13 (5)
- vs England: 14 (10)
Fielding Contributions
With the gloves off, Sooryavanshi has also chipped in on the field, taking four catches across his six T20I appearances, with no stumpings or run-outs to his name so far.
All statistics are sourced from the Times of India cricket player profile and reflect data current to the 2026 T20I season.