Indore, November 14, 2026: Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi created history on Saturday by becoming the youngest captain in men's T20 cricket, leading Bihar against Saurashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
World Record Broken at Just 15
At 15 years and 232 days, Sooryavanshi surpassed Croatia's Zach Vukusic, who captained his national team aged 17 years and 311 days in 2025. Bihar won the toss and elected to bat at Holkar Stadium, Indore, against a Saurashtra side led by Jaydev Unadkat.
Batting Disappointment Despite Historic Achievement
Although the teenager made history as captain, he scored only 18 runs from 12 deliveries, hitting two fours and one six. Fast bowler Chetan Sakariya dismissed him in the fifth over, ending his innings before he could build a significant score.
Bihar Captaincy and Future Challenges
The Bihar Cricket Association named him captain for the team's first two matches, with Suraj Kashyap serving as vice-captain. Sooryavanshi had previously served as East Zone's vice-captain during the Duleep Trophy under Ishan Kishan. His latest achievement adds another milestone to his remarkable cricketing career, despite a relatively brief innings on his captaincy debut.
