Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Shines in T20I Against Zimbabwe
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Stellar Performance
In a thrilling display at Harare Sports Club, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi narrowly missed his first T20 century, yet his performance significantly contributed to India's strong position in the third T20I against Zimbabwe. After a disappointing stint in England that led to his exclusion from the team, Vaibhav quickly regained his form in Zimbabwe, scoring a fifty in the opening match and an impressive 81 runs off 49 balls in the third T20I. His innings included eight boundaries and four massive sixes, marking a memorable moment in his career.
Historic Milestone Achieved by Vaibhav
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Achieves Rare Milestone
Following his explosive innings of 81, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history by becoming the first player globally to score multiple fifties before reaching the age of 16. He is also recognized as the youngest player to achieve a fifty in T20I cricket, accomplishing this feat with a rapid 19-ball fifty in the series' first match.
| Rank | Player | Country | Match | Age at Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi* | India | vs Zimbabwe (23 Jul 2026) | 15 years 118 days | 50 |
| 2 | L Bruce* | Gibraltar | vs Malta (20 Aug 2021) | 16 years 56 days | 60 |
| 3 | K N Chadda* | Indonesia | vs Sweden (13 Apr 2026) | 16 years 76 days | 60 |
| 4 | A Turay* | Sierra Leone | vs Ghana (17 Dec 2023) | 16 years 89 days | 78* |
| 5 | T Rabgey* | Bhutan | vs China (30 Jul 2023) | 16 years 118 days | 50 |
Additionally, Vaibhav has hit 86 sixes this year, leading all players worldwide. The record for the most T20I sixes in a year by an Indian is currently held by Abhishek Sharma, who achieved 108 sixes in 2025. Vaibhav has the opportunity to surpass this record in the upcoming months. Presently, he boasts an exceptional balls-per-six ratio of 5.21 in T20 cricket, a remarkable achievement among the 371 players who have hit over 100 sixes in T20s, as no other player has a ratio lower than six.