Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Shatters Records with Explosive 94 in Tri-Series Final

In a stunning display of talent, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 94 runs off just 29 balls against Sri Lanka A, setting a new record for the fastest half-century in List A cricket. His remarkable performance, which included 10 fours and 8 sixes, helped India A secure a 66-run victory in the tri-series final. Coach Manish Ojha praised Sooryavanshi's aggressive batting style, highlighting his ability to capitalize on loose deliveries. With this win, India A concluded the tri-series on a high note, showcasing their dominance in the tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 21, 2026, 19:24 IST

Sooryavanshi's Record-Breaking Performance

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showcased an extraordinary performance against the Sri Lanka A team, earning accolades from his coach, Manish Ojha, who commended his aggressive approach and skill in exploiting loose deliveries. Sooryavanshi's innings of 94 runs off just 29 balls included a historic achievement: the fastest half-century in List A cricket history, accomplished during the tri-series final held in Dambulla, Sri Lanka.

The 15-year-old opener made headlines by reaching his first fifty for India A in a mere 11 balls, breaking the previous record of 12 balls set by Sri Lanka's Kaushalya Weeraratne over 20 years ago.

Coach's Praise for Sooryavanshi

"Vaibhav batted magnificently. From the very first ball, he displayed intent and aggression, turning every loose delivery into runs. He surpassed Yuvraj Singh's record for the fastest fifty, hitting 5 sixes and 5 fours. His batting was exceptional, especially the shots over the covers and the powerful hits down the ground," Ojha remarked.

Sooryavanshi's explosive innings included 10 fours and 8 sixes, as he dominated the Sri Lankan bowling attack right from the start, putting India A in a strong position after being asked to bat first. With just six runs needed for a century, he was close to matching the record for the fastest List A hundred, currently held by Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk, who scored a century in 29 balls.

India A's Dominant Victory

India A concluded the tri-series on a high note, delivering impressive performances in their last two matches, including a crucial win against Afghanistan A. They secured a convincing 66-run victory over Sri Lanka A in the final, bolstered by Sooryavanshi's remarkable 94, along with significant contributions from Priyansh Arya (39), Ruturaj Gaikwad (40), captain Tilak Varma (67), and Kumar Kushagra (36), leading to a formidable total of 377.

In response, Sri Lanka A struggled to chase down the target, despite half-centuries from Sadeera Samarawickrama and Wanuja Sahan. Their innings faltered early as Yash Thakur took key wickets during the powerplay, dismantling the top order and allowing India to maintain control. Sri Lanka A continued to lose wickets at regular intervals, failing to build the necessary momentum to challenge the target.