Dream Come True: Sooryavanshi Named Player of Series After India's Zimbabwe Sweep
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- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old Indian cricketer, was named Player of the Series after India's 3-0 T20I sweep over Zimbabwe.
- Sooryavanshi scored 81 off 49 balls in the final match, contributing to India's 192/5 and a 35-run victory.
- He described the individual awards as a "dream come true" and credited team preparation and support for his success.
Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi described his Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards as a "dream come true" after guiding India to a dominant 3-0 T20I series victory over Zimbabwe. The 15-year-old opener delivered another explosive performance in the final match at Harare Sports Club on Sunday, smashing 81 runs off 49 balls.
It felt really good. Our preparation was very good during the two or three days after we arrived in Harare. I also played the Under-19 World Cup here, so I really enjoy playing at this venue. Everyone backed me - the captain, the coaches, everyone - so I'm very happy.
Sooryavanshi's fiery innings, featuring eight fours and four sixes, provided the foundation for India's imposing total of 192/5 after captain Shreyas Iyer chose to bat first. India's bowlers then effectively restricted Zimbabwe to 157/7, securing a comfortable 35-run win to complete the clean sweep.
Reflecting on his stellar series performances, Sooryavanshi attributed his success to the team's thorough preparation and the unwavering support from the dressing room. "It felt really good. Our preparation was very good during the two or three days after we arrived in Harare. I also played the Under-19 World Cup here, so I really enjoy playing at this venue. Everyone backed me - the captain, the coaches, everyone - so I'm very happy," he stated.
My game is the same as what I play in T20 cricket. I was just trying to do that for the team. In all three matches, I tried to give the team a good start. If I got a good start, then I wanted to make the innings bigger. That was my only approach.
The young prodigy maintained that his approach remained consistent despite this being his first full T20I series for India. "My game is the same as what I play in T20 cricket. I was just trying to do that for the team. In all three matches, I tried to give the team a good start. If I got a good start, then I wanted to make the innings bigger. That was my only approach," Sooryavanshi explained.
The shots that I play are the same ones I practice. I just try to replicate in the match whatever I do in the practice sessions.
His aggressive batting helped India race to 64/1 by the end of the powerplay, and he reached his second T20I half-century in just 31 deliveries. Although he narrowly missed a century, being dismissed in the 15th over, his impact was undeniable. Sooryavanshi attributed his free-flowing batting to consistent practice, stating, "The shots that I play are the same ones I practice. I just try to replicate in the match whatever I do in the practice sessions."
Yes, it's truly a dream come true moment. Getting my first Man of the Match and Man of the Series awards, I'm very happy.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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