Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s India debut: Two sixes, 10 balls and a record-breaking day

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s much-awaited India debut finally arrived on Saturday as the 15-year-old became the youngest cricketer to represent India in international cricket. The left-handed batsman has been named in India’s playing eleven for the second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester. At 15 years and 99 days, he broke the long-standing record held by Sachin Tendulkar, who made his international debut at 16 years and 205 days. He also surpassed Piyush Chawla who made his Test debut at 17 years and 75 days.

How many runs did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi score on debut in India?

Sooryavanshi scored 14 runs off 10 balls, including two sixes, before Jos Buttler stumped him off the bowling of Will Jacks.Although his innings was short, the teenager showed exactly why he is considered one of India’s brightest young talents.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s intrepid start

Sooryavanshi got off the mark with a single before striking immediately.He made his mark on the international stage by crushing England pacer Jofra Archer with a huge six over the wicketkeeper’s head. A few deliveries later he hit another massive six off Josh Tongue. He launched it into mid-wicket.His aggressive stroke play gave India a lively start and thrilled the crowd at Old Trafford.

How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s innings ended

The promising run ran out in the fifth over.In an attempt to attack Will Jacks, Sooryavanshi charged out of the field but was beaten by the flight of the ball. Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler completed a simple stumble to end the youngster’s innings on 14 off 10 balls.

A record day

Even though he failed to translate his start into a bigger score, it was still a historic outing for the Bihar youngster.Sooryavanshi became India’s youngest international cricketer at the age of 15 years and 99 days, beating Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 16 years and 205 days. He also went past Piyush Chawla to become the youngest player to represent India.The teenager earned his first call-up to India after a sensational IPL 2026 season and was picked in India’s T20I squads for the tour of Ireland and England.