Indian teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has set a new record by becoming the youngest captain in top-level men’s Twenty20 cricket. The 15-year-old took charge of state side Bihar during their opening match in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Saturday.
Breaking the Captaincy Record
Captaining at 15 years and 232 days old, Sooryavanshi surpassed the previous record set by Zach Vukusic, who led Croatia at 17 years and 311 days old. During his leadership debut in India’s premier state T20 competition, Bihar suffered a five-wicket loss to Saurashtra, with Sooryavanshi contributing 18 runs off 12 deliveries.
The landmark captaincy continues a rapid rise for the young cricketer. In July, he earned his first senior national appearance against England, making him India’s youngest men’s international player. He was also featured in two of India’s five T20 international matches in New Zealand earlier this month, where he registered a top score of 45 in the third match at Wellington.
IPL Career Milestones
Sooryavanshi first broke prominent records after debuting in the Indian Premier League for Rajasthan Royals as a 14-year-old in 2025, becoming the youngest player in the history of the competition. Later that same season, he became the youngest player to score a century in men’s T20 cricket during a match against Gujarat Titans, before finishing as the tournament’s leading run-scorer this year.
Looking ahead, Sooryavanshi is set to represent India at the Rising Stars Asia Cup, a 50-over development tournament scheduled to take place in Doha later this month.
