{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Vaibhav Suryavanshi Could Finally Debut for India, But Tilak Varma May Pay the Price",
  "summary": "15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi could make his India debut in the second T20 against England at Old Trafford, with Tilak Varma likely to make way in the playing eleven.",
  "content": "The second match of the five game T20 series between India and England is being played today at Old Trafford in Manchester, and all eyes are on 15 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi ahead of the game. The question on everyone's mind is whether he will finally get a game. Vaibhav has earned his first call up to the Indian team, but he has been benched for the last three matches. The biggest reason for that has been the team's inability to fit him into the current combination. The batters who performed well before his selection are the ones the team management continues to trust for now. But the situation appears to be changing, and Vaibhav's wait could soon be over.\n\nInterestingly, a spot could open up for Vaibhav Suryavanshi without any major reshuffle at the top of the order. That raises the real question, if Vaibhav is included in the playing eleven, who makes way for him. The answer is that none of Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson or Ishan Kishan will be dropped. Instead, it is Tilak Varma in the middle order who could be left out, and there is a solid reason behind that too.\n\nWhy Tilak Varma's spot is under threat\nIn T20 cricket, Tilak Varma has largely been used as a filler batter for the Indian team. He has batted at number 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 so far, but his slow batting against spin in the middle order keeps turning into a problem. The same pattern showed up in the recent match against England. As soon as Tilak walked out to bat, captain Harry Brook immediately brought on the spin attack, and Tilak struggled to cope. He was dismissed for just 13 runs off 13 balls. This is not an issue limited to the Indian team alone, it has also shown up in the IPL. Tilak Varma's strike rate against spin stands at just 126, and that number is exactly why his place is now under threat.\n\nThe playing eleven math behind Vaibhav's possible debut\nIf Tilak Varma is dropped, it will have a direct knock on effect on the batting order. In that scenario, Ishan Kishan could be pushed down to bat at number 5. Ishan is currently batting at number 3. With Ishan moving into the middle order, Sanju Samson would have to bat at number 3. Following this reshuffle, Vaibhav Suryavanshi could get the opportunity to open the innings alongside Abhishek Sharma. If the team management goes ahead with this combination, Vaibhav's debut can be considered almost certain. However, the final call will rest entirely with the captain and the coach, on whether they want Vaibhav to spend more time settling into the team environment first, or send this baby boss straight out onto the field against the English.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThis directly matters to cricket fans following the series.\n\n• For cricket fans: If Vaibhav Suryavanshi gets his chance, it would be one of the youngest debuts in Indian cricket, something fans will be watching closely.\n• For fantasy team players: A likely reshuffle involving Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma's batting positions could directly affect fantasy team selection strategy.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Where is the second T20 match between India and England being played?\nThe match is being played at Old Trafford in Manchester.\n\n2. How many matches has Vaibhav Suryavanshi sat out so far?\nVaibhav has been benched for the last three matches and has not yet made his debut for the Indian team.\n\n3. Who could be dropped from the playing eleven if Vaibhav gets a chance?\nNot Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson or Ishan Kishan, instead Tilak Varma from the middle order could be left out.\n\n4. Why is Tilak Varma's spot under threat?\nHis strike rate against spin bowlers is only 126, and he was dismissed for 13 runs off 13 balls against England.\n\n5. How would the batting order change if Tilak Varma is dropped?\nIshan Kishan would bat at number 5, Sanju Samson would come in at number 3, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi could open the innings with Abhishek Sharma.\n\n6. Who will make the final call on Vaibhav Suryavanshi's debut?\nIt rests entirely with the captain and the coach, on whether to let Vaibhav settle into the team environment more or field him straightaway.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/cricket/pleinga-ilevana-men-jagaha-ke-lie-vaibhav-suryavanshi-ki-khatira-tilak-varma-ko-gnvani-para-sakati-hai-jagaha-4545",
  "category": "Cricket",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-04",
  "tags": [
    "Vaibhav Suryavanshi",
    "India vs England",
    "Tilak Varma",
    "T20 series",
    "Old Trafford",
    "Sanju Samson"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}