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Sooryavanshi named Player of Series after Zimbabwe sweep
Cricbuzz··27 Jul
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, was named Player of the Series after top-scoring with an unbeaten 49-ball 81 in the third T20I against Zimbabwe, helping India post 192 for 5. Head coach VVS Laxman said the innings was mature given the sluggish pitch and Zimbabwe's disciplined bowling plan. It followed a fifty in the series opener after a lean tour of England.
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What It Means For You
- Young cricket fans can see a concrete example of how sustained review and coaching build match temperament.
- It highlights the Centre of Excellence pathway that Indian cricket now uses to fast-track promising teenagers.
- Followers of the India-Zimbabwe series get context on why this innings stood out on a difficult pitch.
What's Happening
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, was named Player of the Series after an unbeaten 49-ball 81 in the third T20I.
- His innings helped India post 192 for 5 against Zimbabwe on a sluggish, difficult batting surface.
- Head coach VVS Laxman said the knock was mature given the pitch and Zimbabwe's disciplined bowling plan.
Two and a Half Years From Scouting to Series Star
- The Centre of Excellence identified Sooryavanshi about two and a half years ago, before the 2024 Under-19 World Cup.
- He became India's highest run-getter at that tournament before dominating the IPL within months.
- Laxman said Sooryavanshi's maturity has visibly increased over just the last six months of matches.
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