Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has etched his name into the record books by becoming the youngest captain in the history of men’s T20 cricket.
The 15-year-old athlete achieved this milestone while leading the Bihar side during their opening match of the 2026-27 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Saurashtra.
The match was held at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, according to Yahoo Sports.
Sooryavanshi reached this achievement at the age of 15 years and 232 days.
He surpassed the previous record held by Croatia’s Zach Vukusic, who was 17 years and 311 days old when he led his national team last year.
Vukusic now ranks second on the list for his leadership during a match against Cyprus on August 7, 2025, the source reported.
The Bihar Cricket Association had previously announced a 17-member squad, designating Sooryavanshi to captain the team for the first two matches of the tournament.
Saurashtra was led in the contest by Jaydev Unadkat, while Suraj Kashyap served as the vice-captain for Bihar.
This leadership role follows Sooryavanshi’s experience as the vice-captain of East Zone during the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy, where he served under Ishan Kishan.
Despite his current assignment with Bihar, reports indicate that the young player is expected to join the India A squad for the upcoming Rising Stars Asia Cup in Qatar.
The tournament is scheduled to begin on November 19.
Sooryavanshi has already established himself as a prominent talent, having previously set records as the youngest batter to score a century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
He also holds the record as the youngest player to score a T20 century, following an impressive 35-ball performance for the Rajasthan Royals against the Gujarat Titans during the 2025 IPL season.
His recent participation in international competition includes two matches during India’s T20I tour of New Zealand, where he accumulated 49 runs.
The latest milestone further highlights the rapid rise of the teenager in professional cricket circles.