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Sooryavanshi wins series award after Harare innings
Cricbuzz··27 Jul
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 81 off 49 balls as India completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep of Zimbabwe in Harare. He won both Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards, becoming the youngest player to win either honour in men's international cricket. He had earlier scored 50 and 20 in the first two matches of the series.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Fans following India's T20 side get an early look at a player coach VVS Laxman calls exceptionally mature.
- His scores of 50, 20 and 81 across the series show consistent contribution, not a single fluke innings.
- The series follows a difficult UK tour, giving context to India's broader team form heading forward.
What's Happening
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, scored 81 off 49 balls as India completed a 3-0 sweep of Zimbabwe.
- He won both Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards in the third T20I.
- He became the youngest player to win either award in men's international cricket.
The Making of a Teenage Record
- Sooryavanshi scored 68 and 175 at the same Harare venue during this year's Under-19 World Cup.
- He is the first player to register multiple 50-plus scores in men's internationals before turning 16.
- Coach VVS Laxman said Sooryavanshi reviews every practice session and adapts his game between matches.
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