Teen Vaibhav Suryavanshi shines in international T20, could topple Buttler’s record

August 6, New Delhi – At just 15, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become a headline name in the world of Twenty‑20 cricket. Making his debut against England, he broke the record for the youngest debutant in a T20 International. In his second match versus Zimbabwe, he raced to a half‑century in a mere 18 balls, and later compiled an 81‑run innings off 49 deliveries, featuring eight fours and four sixes. His explosive display in the IPL 2026 season saw him finish as the leading run‑getter, scoring 776 runs in 16 games with an average of 48 and a record‑breaking strike rate of 237. Meanwhile, England’s Joe Buttler has just set a new all‑time T20 run record, overtaking Kieron Pollard’s 14,803 runs to reach 14,833. Buttler, speaking to Star Sports, praised Vaibhav’s potential, suggesting the Indian prodigy could eventually eclipse his own achievement. The parallel trajectories of Buttler’s established record and Vaibhav’s youthful vigor point to a captivating future for the format.