Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old sensation, smashed 50 off just 18 balls in a breathtaking display that helped India thrash Zimbabwe by seven wickets in a Twenty20 match on Thursday.
The teenager's explosive innings turned the chase of 126 into a mere formality, leaving Zimbabwe's bowlers in a state of panic. Sooryavanshi's incredible knock was cut short when he top-edged an attempted cut at Richard Ngarava, departing the scene just one ball later.
Sooryavanshi's impressive outing has already generated significant buzz, with many hailing him as the future of Indian cricket. The teenager's selection for the T20 series in England earlier this month had raised expectations, although his modest output – 14, 13, 15 at a strike rate of 168 – had left some questioning his inclusion.
However, the selectors had hoped that Sooryavanshi would thrive in the low-key series at the same cricket ground where he had previously blasted 175 off 80 balls against England in the final of the Under-19 World Cup.
Sooryavanshi's four-ball wait to smash his first six over backward square was a mere formality, as he went on to hit two more sixes that cleared long-off, fine leg, and long-on. His incredible display has sent shockwaves throughout the cricketing world, with many praising his raw talent and potential.
The win is a significant boost for India's T20 team, which had struggled in the series against England earlier this month. Shreyas Iyer, who led the team to victory, celebrated his first win as captain in eight T20s.
Zimbabwe, meanwhile, will be looking to regroup and bounce back in the second match of the series, which takes place on Saturday. With Sooryavanshi's form still on the ascendant, the Indian team will be looking to build on their momentum and make it two from two in the series.
Source: Yahoo Sports