Ahead of Team India's departure for the Asian Games 2026 scheduled to take place in Japan at the end of September, young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has a golden opportunity to script a massive record in T20 cricket. Before heading to Japan, the Indian team will take part in a three-match T20 series hosted by Afghanistan in New Delhi from September 13 to 17. While this series serves as crucial preparation for the continental event, 15-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stands on the threshold of history, needing just two more sixes to become the fastest player ever to reach 150 sixes in T20 cricket.
Standing Just Two Hits Away From Global Milestone
In his T20 career so far, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has amassed 148 sixes across 40 innings. If he gets an opportunity in the upcoming series against Afghanistan and dispatches two balls over the boundary line, he will break the world record for the fastest 150 sixes in the shortest format of the game. Currently, the world record is held by United Arab Emirates (UAE) batter Muhammad Waseem, who reached the milestone in 66 innings. West Indies' Evin Lewis occupies the second spot having taken 70 innings, while legendary hitter Chris Gayle stands third with 72 innings. With 25 innings still in hand to surpass Waseem's mark, Vaibhav's rapid progression highlights his extraordinary ball-striking ability.
Suryakumar Yadav's Indian Record Under Threat
Among Indian cricketers, the record for the fastest 150 T20 sixes belongs to Suryakumar Yadav, who achieved the feat in 86 innings. At just 15 years of age, Vaibhav is poised to shatter Suryakumar's national record by a wide margin. Over his 40 T20 matches and 40 innings to date, Vaibhav has scored 1670 runs featuring 132 fours and 148 sixes. His impressive career tally already includes 4 centuries and 8 half-centuries, demonstrating remarkable consistency alongside his aggressive approach.
Dominant Form Demonstrated In Zimbabwe Series
Prior to the upcoming games in Delhi, Vaibhav showcased sensational form during the T20 series against Zimbabwe, finishing as the top run-getter. Across 3 matches, he smashed 151 runs off just 77 deliveries at an astounding strike rate of 196.10, registering 2 half-centuries. In the third and final T20, his blistering knock of 81 runs earned him both the 'Player of the Match' and 'Player of the Series' honors. He struck 15 fours and 9 sixes throughout that assignment. As Team India fine-tunes its squad for the Asian Games, all eyes in New Delhi will be on Vaibhav as he aims for this historic achievement.
