Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:33pm on 02 Oct 2026,Friday Sports
Teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to face Pakistan in his first senior-level India-Pakistan clash at the 2026 Asian Games. The 15-year-old has impressed with his aggressive batting against leading international bowlers in the IPL and for India’s junior teams. However, the high-pressure contest will present a different challenge, with the rivalry carrying expectations beyond individual performances. Indian legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli also produced memorable performances against Pakistan during their careers. Sooryavanshi recently scored 38 off 21 balls against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games quarter-final. A strong performance against Pakistan could help build his confidence and experience at the international level. (PC: HT)
