Did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Score 350 Runs Against Ireland? Fact Check Finds Claim Misleading

A claim that Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 350 runs against Ireland in a match has gone viral across social media platforms, particularly YouTube. LatestLY's investigation into this claim has found it to be misleading. Fact Check: Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Viral U-14 Talent Assessment Record By Bihar District Cricket Association Verified?

Origin of the Claim

The claim primarily originated from a YouTube video titled "IND vs IRE Warm-Up Match Highlights: Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes Unbeaten 350 Runs in 75 Balls, Historic Triple Century & India's Massive Win!" The video, and others like it, purport to show highlights of a T20 warm-up match where Sooryavanshi achieved this record-breaking score. These videos have garnered significant views and engagement, contributing to the spread of the misinformation.

Lack of Official Records

Upon reviewing official cricket statistics and reputable sports news outlets, no evidence supports the claim of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scoring 350 runs against Ireland in any official match. The highest individual score in Test cricket is 400 not out by Brian Lara, while in One-Day Internationals (ODI), Rohit Sharma holds the record with 264 runs. Fact Check: Viral YouTube Video Claiming Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Scored 449 Runs in 50-Over Match is False.

Thumbnail of Viral YouTube Video With Fake Claims

Another Thumbnail of Viral YouTube Video With Fake Claims

Context and Player Background

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a young Indian cricketer who has recently been in the news for his potential debut for India, particularly against Ireland. Reports from India.Com have discussed the records he could break if he makes his debut. However, none of these reports, nor any official cricket body, mention a score of 350 runs against Ireland. The YouTube videos promoting the claim appear to be based on a fictional scenario, possibly a simulated or warm-up match with exaggerated figures for entertainment purposes, rather than an actual competitive fixture.

Conclusion

The claim that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 350 runs against Ireland is misleading. There is no official record or credible report to substantiate this extraordinary batting performance. The claim is based on fictionalised content circulating on YouTube.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 26, 2026 05:37 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).