Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Scripts History, Achieves Huge Feat Against Zimbabwe
Indian cricket team batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripted history as he slammed a brilliant half-century during the third T20I encounter against Zimbabwe in Harare.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripted history as he slammed a half-century during the third T20I against Zimbabwe
- This was the second half-century for the youngster in the ongoing three-match series
- He is the only full-member nation batter to have two 50-plus scores in international cricket before turning 16
Indian cricket team batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripted history as he slammed a brilliant half-century during the third T20I encounter against Zimbabwe in Harare on Sunday. It was a somewhat cautious knock from the 15-year-old sensation as he reached the milestone in 31 balls with the help of 6 fours and 2 sixes. The youngster looked completely in control against the Zimbabwe bowlers as he took them to the cleaners. This was the second half-century for the youngster in the ongoing three-match series.
Thanks to this knock, Sooryavanshi became the only batter from a full-member nation to have two 50-plus scores in international cricket before turning 16.
Overall, Nepal's Kushal Malla was the other person before Sooryavanshi to score a 50 before turning 16.
Coming to the match, Sooryavanshi's remarkably adaptive 81 and an equally solid effort from bowlers led by pacer Mayank Yadav ensured India's smooth 35-run win over Zimbabwe in the third and final T20I.
Along with the victory, India also completed a 3-0 sweep, a fine step-up after surrendering the previous two series to England (0-4) and Ireland (0-2).
Zimbabwe had to bat out of their skin to chase down 193 on a rather sluggish pitch.
But they did not have enough patience or nous for it, ending up at 157 for seven despite Ryan Burl making a fine unbeaten 54.
“Yes, it's truly a dream come true moment. Getting my first Man of the Match and Man of the Series awards, I'm very happy," said Sooryavanshi at the conclusion of the series.
In the tour where he got his first two fifty plus scores in T20Is, Sooryavanshi was visibly delighted.
“It felt really good. Our preparation was very good during the two or three days after we arrived in Harare. I also played the Under-19 World Cup here, so I really enjoy playing at this venue. Everyone backed me - the captain, the coaches, everyone - so I'm very happy," he said.
(With agency inputs)
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