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Teen Captain's Debut Ends in Early Exit
14 Nov
Summary
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 15, became the youngest captain in Men's T20 history.
- He was dismissed for 18 runs off 12 balls on his captaincy debut.
- Suryavanshi will join India A after leading Bihar in two matches.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a young Team India star, recently made his T20 captaincy debut for Bihar in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026/27. At just 15 years old, Suryavanshi became the youngest captain in Men's T20 history during Bihar's opening match against Saurashtra on November 14. The team posted 137/9, with Suryavanshi contributing 18 runs off 12 balls before being dismissed.
Saurashtra successfully chased the target, winning by five wickets. Suryavanshi's captaincy for Bihar is limited to the first two matches; he will also play against Railways on November 16. Following these games, he is set to join India A for the ACC Rising Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026, a 50-over tournament commencing November 19 in Doha.
Suryavanshi has already showcased significant promise in his career. He made his List A debut in 2024, scoring 564 runs in 13 matches. His breakthrough IPL 2026 season was remarkable, amassing 776 runs in 16 matches, highlighting his potential as a formidable player.
