Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The second match of the five-match T20 International series between India and New Zealand was played in Christchurch on 24 October 2026. Even though Indian young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi's bat did not perform much in this match, he registered a big achievement in his name. Vaibhav has become the youngest player to play international cricket on New Zealand soil. He has broken the record of former Bangladesh cricketer Mohammad Sharif in this matter.

Vaibhav made a big record at the age of 15

Vaibhav Suryavanshi played T20 International against New Zealand at the age of just 15 years and 211 days. With this, he made the record of becoming the youngest player to play international cricket on New Zealand soil. Earlier this record was in the name of Mohammad Sharif of Bangladesh. He played a test match in Hamilton, New Zealand on 18 December 2001. At that time his age was 16 years and 6 days. Now Vaibhav has created history by playing international matches on New Zealand soil at a younger age than him.

Sachin Tendulkar also included in this list

The names of former Pakistan fast bowler Aaqib Javed and Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar are also included in the list of players who played international cricket at a young age on New Zealand soil. Aaqib Javed played an international match in New Zealand at the age of 16 years and 185 days. At the same time, Sachin Tendulkar, who is called the God of Cricket, played international cricket on New Zealand soil at the age of 16 years and 284 days. Now Vaibhav Suryavanshi has reached the first place in this list. After him come the names of Mohammad Sharif, Aaqib Javed and Sachin Tendulkar.

Youngest cricketer to play international cricket on New Zealand soil

15 Years and 211 Days – Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India)

16 years and 6 days – Mohammad Sharif (Bangladesh)

16 years and 185 days – Aaqib Javed (Pakistan)

16 years and 284 days – Sachin Tendulkar (India)

This has been the T20 International career of Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Vaibhav Suryavanshi has attracted the attention of the cricket world with his performance at an early age. Till the time of writing the news, he had played a total of 9 T20 International matches for the Indian team. In 9 innings of these matches, he scored 250 runs at an average of 27.78. During this period, two half-centuries have also come from Vaibhav's bat. His highest score in T20 International cricket is 81 runs. Playing for the Indian team and making records at such a young age shows his talent.