Fifteen-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has created history by becoming the youngest captain in men’s T20 cricket. He led Bihar in their opening match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Saurashtra at Holkar Stadium in Indore.
At just 15 years and 232 days old, Sooryavanshi broke the record previously held by Croatia’s Zach Vukusic, who became the youngest captain at the age of 17. This achievement marks another major milestone in the young cricketer’s career.
Sooryavanshi won the toss and chose to bat first. However, Bihar struggled to score runs and finished with 137/9 in their 20 overs. Despite the team’s performance, the match marked an important moment in Sooryavanshi’s growing cricket career.
He has already achieved several records at a young age. At just 13, he became the youngest T20 centurion in India. His performances have helped him gain recognition as one of the promising young talents in Indian cricket.
Sooryavanshi also made an impression in the Indian Premier League (IPL) while representing Rajasthan Royals. He finished as the team’s leading run-scorer in the 2026 season with an impressive strike rate. He has also gained leadership experience as the vice-captain of East Zone and by taking charge as captain during a match.
His next opportunity will be with India A at the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament in Doha later this year. With several records already to his name, Sooryavanshi’s progress is attracting attention from cricket fans and inspiring young players.