At just 18 years and 83 days, Narender achieved the accomplishment during India's final league game against Syria in the Intercontinental Cup which was held to a 1-1 draw at the EKR Arena, here Tuesday.

In the 51st minute of the match, Gahlot, who made his debut in India's clash against Tajikistan, found the back of the Syria net with a booming header associating off Anirudh Thapa's corner, to give Blue Tigers the lead.

Nonetheless, his header was offset by Firas Al-Khatib's 78th-minute extra shot as the two groups shared the spoils of the battle, in a match generally including start to finish activity where the two groups had various possibilities.

Narender beat Bhaichung Bhutia by less than a month to climb up the podium. In 1995 Nehru Cup, Bhaichung scored his first against Uzbekistan at 18 years old years and 103 days.

Jerry Zirsanga from Mizoram holds the record for being the youngest Indian goal scorer. Jerry was 16 years and 311 days old when he scored in a friendly against Kuwait during Stephen Constantine's first stint as India boss in 2004.