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India's T20I team could soon see major changes with two players emerging as strong contenders for national selection after the incredible IPL 2026 season. Rajasthan Royals (RR) wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar have reportedly caught the attention of the selectors with their outstanding performances this season.
As the Indian selectors are all set to meet on June 6 to pick the T20I and ODI squads for the upcoming tour of Ireland and England, Patidar and Sooryavanshi might get the reward of their incredible performances for their respective teams in the tournament.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Rajat Patidar likely to earn maiden T20I call-up
As reported by Cricbuzz, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Rajat Patidar both have emerged as strong candidates for the T20I selection. They are set to earn their maiden T20I call-up soon.
The 15-year-old batting sensation has already amazed everyone with his fearless batting in the IPL 2026, where Patidar’s leadership and stunning batting won RCB their second straight title.
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At an age when most players are still playing age-group cricket, the young Rajasthan Royals opener dominated some of the world's best bowlers in the IPL 2026 with full confidence. He has not only attacked the bowlers but also showed immense maturity in different conditions.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stuns cricket world with fearless batting
His numbers were simply unbelievable. Vaibhav finished as the highest run-scorer of IPL 2026 with 776 runs at a blistering strike rate of 237.30. Because of his remarkable season, the selectors are now seriously considering handing a maiden India call-up to Vaibhav for the upcoming T20Is.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been selected in the India A squad for the upcoming one-day tri-series in Sri Lanka later this month. The tournament will feature India A, Sri Lanka A, and Afghanistan A. A strong performance there could make his path to the senior Indian team even easier.
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Explosive IPL 2026 season puts Rajat Patidar back in India selection race
Meanwhile, Rajat Patidar has also strengthened his case for a place in India's T20I squad. The RCB captain enjoyed a memorable IPL 2026 season and led his team to the historic IPL title. His calm leadership and match-winning performances played a huge role in RCB's success.
Patidar left everyone impressed with the way he batted throughout the tournament. The RCB captain has amassed 501 runs at an explosive strike rate of 192.69, and he is now seen as one of the most dangerous middle-order batters in T20 cricket.
His brilliant season has reportedly brought him back into the national selection reckoning radar. The report suggested that Patidar is now being seen as a possible option in India's batting lineup in the shorter format of the game, given his form and experience.
Patidar is likely to be picked in India’s T20I squad alongside Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England, with Shreyas Iyer likely to become the new captain in the format.
The Madhya Pradesh batter has already played three Tests and one ODI for India but failed to make the most of the opportunities. Now, he would be aiming to grab the T20I chance with both hands if offered.
