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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Becomes Youngest India T20I Player of Series
✍️ Times of India
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 11:10 AM
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India’s 15‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named Player of the Series after scoring 151 runs in a three‑match T20I series against Zimbabwe, including a match‑winning 81 in the final game.
India secured a 2‑1 series win over Zimbabwe in the T20I series held in England, with 15‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerging as the Player of the Series. The young batsman amassed 151 runs across three innings, averaging 50.33, and was the highest run‑scorer for India.
Sooryavanshi’s standout performance came in the third and decisive match, where he struck 81 off 48 balls, guiding India to a 74‑run victory. His innings included 10 fours and 2 sixes, and it was instrumental in sealing the series.
The achievement marks a historic moment for Indian cricket, as Sooryavanshi became the youngest cricketer to receive the Player of the Series award in a bilateral T20I series. The accolade follows a challenging tour in England, where the young talent had to adapt to unfamiliar conditions.
India’s captain and senior players praised Sooryavanshi’s composure and skill, noting that his performance bodes well for the future of Indian cricket.
The series win strengthens India’s position in the ICC T20I rankings and provides a confidence boost ahead of upcoming international fixtures.
Sooryavanshi’s standout performance came in the third and decisive match, where he struck 81 off 48 balls, guiding India to a 74‑run victory. His innings included 10 fours and 2 sixes, and it was instrumental in sealing the series.
The achievement marks a historic moment for Indian cricket, as Sooryavanshi became the youngest cricketer to receive the Player of the Series award in a bilateral T20I series. The accolade follows a challenging tour in England, where the young talent had to adapt to unfamiliar conditions.
India’s captain and senior players praised Sooryavanshi’s composure and skill, noting that his performance bodes well for the future of Indian cricket.
The series win strengthens India’s position in the ICC T20I rankings and provides a confidence boost ahead of upcoming international fixtures.