Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dedicated his maiden T20I half-century to his family, coaches and everyone who supported him through his journey through all the ups and downs.
The 15-year-old India opener smacked an 18-ball fifty against Zimbabwe in the first T20I at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Thursday, setting up his side’s seven-wicket win.
“If you play an innings in the starting phase of your career, then the confidence grows manyfold for the next match. I felt like I was in my zone and backed my strengths,” Sooryavanshi told BCCI.TV.
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After reaching his milestone, Sooryavanshi gestured a heart during his celebration which he later revealed was dedicated to his mother.
This isn’t the first time Sooryavanshi has travelled to the shores of Zimbabwe. He was part of the India Under-19 squad that won the World Cup here earlier this year. He scored 68 (vs Afghanistan in semifinal) and 175 (vs England in final) at the same venue to lead India to the title.
“I like the vibe here. There are some grounds where you like scoring runs, maybe that’s the case here. I’m not taking anything for granted. I’m trying to give my best anywhere I play and contribute to the team,” Sooryavanshi said.
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Published on Jul 24, 2026