India, July 23 -- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his sensational rise in international cricket with a blistering half-century against Zimbabwe in the first T20I on Thursday (July 23). The 15-year-old opener smashed 50 off just 19 balls in Harare as India cruised to a seven-wicket victory with 40 balls to spare. His latest knock extended an impressive run of performances, making him one of India's most exciting young batters heading into the remainder of the series.

India chased down Zimbabwe's target of 126 with ease after the pace duo of Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav starred with the ball. Sooryavanshi dominated the chase from the outset, racing to his fifty before eventually falling to Richard Ngarava. By the time he was dismissed, Ind...