New Delhi: These days, the buzz of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is resonating across the country and around the world, much to the delight of cricket fans. In this edition of the IPL, 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become a major talking point. Playing for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, he has created quite a sensation with his batting prowess. He has been making headlines ever since he smashed a six off the very first delivery bowled by the formidable pacer, Jasprit Bumrah.
He is being widely discussed across social media platforms. Furthermore, he has now attained the eligibility to make his debut in international cricket. Vaibhav has turned 15, and according to the regulations of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the minimum age limit for an international debut is set at 15 years.
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Additionally, owing to his stellar performances in the Under-19 World Cup, the Rising Stars Asia Cup, and other tournaments, calls to induct Vaibhav into Team India appear to be gaining momentum. Consequently, the question arises: whose spot would Vaibhav Suryavanshi take in Team India?
Find out whose place Vaibhav Suryavanshi might take
Did you know that Vaibhav Suryavanshi typically opens the innings in both domestic cricket and the IPL? Aggressive batting against the new ball has been his forte. Consequently, at present, there is arguably no other batsman who bats more explosively than Vaibhav during the Powerplay overs. However, when it comes to Team India, there are currently no vacancies in the top order. Therefore, Vaibhav Suryavanshi may have to wait a while before he can secure a spot in Team India’s playing XI.
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan—the spots for these three batsmen in the top order are currently cemented. Tilak Varma is also on the waiting list; he was compelled to bat lower down the order during the 2026 T20 World Cup due to Samson’s return to the opening slot.
Will Vaibhav get an opportunity in the lower order?
Fans are eagerly awaiting the moment when Vaibhav Suryavanshi will make his debut in international cricket. Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s playing style appears to be best suited for the opening position. Therefore, it is unlikely that he would be allowed to bat in the lower order. Taking a look at the current scenario, the chances of Vaibhav Suryavanshi breaking into Team India by the 2028 T20 World Cup appear to be very slim.
Moreover, the Indian team currently boasts an abundance of players. Meanwhile, in his T20 career spanning 21 matches so far, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has scored 823 runs, including three centuries and two half-centuries. He maintains a T20 average of 41.15 and has played with a blistering strike rate of 209.94.