Vaibhav Sooryavanshi jumps 230 places in ICC T20I rankings after Zimbabwe series

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sensational start in international cricket earned him yet another big reward as the teenage opener climbed 230 places in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings following his match-winning innings against Zimbabwe.

The 15-year-old climbed to a career-best 48th in the rankings after a stunning three-match run in Harare, where he finished as the leading scorer with 151 points at an average of 50.33. His performances helped India complete the series 3–0, with him being named Player of the Series for the first time in his fledgling international career.

Sooryavanshi announced himself in style as he smashed a breathtaking 50 off just 19 balls in the opening T20I before showing his highest international score of 81 from 49 deliveries in the series finale. These knocks also made him the first player in men’s T20I history to score multiple half-centuries before turning 16, underscoring just how extraordinary his rise has been.

ICC RATING FOR INDIAN BATS IN T20IS

  • Ishan Kishan – World No. 1 – 910 rating points
  • Abhishek Sharma – World No. 3 – 819 rating points
  • Tilak Varma – World No. 6 – 750 rating points
  • Suryakumar Yadav – World No. 19 – 653 rating points
  • Shreyas Iyer – World No. 24 – 630 rating points
  • Shivam Dube – World No. 30 – 580 rating points
  • Sanju Samson – World No. 33 – 575 rating points
  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – World No. 48 – 536 rating points

SOORYAVANSHI’S METEORIC RISE CONTINUES

The jump in the rankings is another milestone in what has been a tumultuous few months for the left-handed opener. After enduring a difficult initiation during India’s tour of England, Sooryavanshi has bounced back strongly in Zimbabwe, displaying a fearless strokeplay and poise that have made him one of the country’s brightest young prospects.

India head coach VVS Laxman was among those impressed by the teenager’s maturity, praising his ability to quickly learn from setbacks and adapt to international cricket. Laxman also highlighted Sooryavanshi’s work ethic and willingness to improve, qualities that complemented his obvious talent.

The rise in the rankings also caps off a memorable week for Indian cricket. A convincing run over Zimbabwe moved the defending World T20 champions back to the top spot in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings after they briefly relinquished the top spot earlier this month.

With two half-centuries, a Player of the Series award and a record leap in the ICC rankings, Sooryavanshi has firmly established himself as one of the most exciting young talents in world cricket.

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Issued by:

sabyasachi chowdhury

Published on:

29 Jul 2026 14:56 IST