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

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old cricket sensation, dazzled fans with a remarkable 94 runs off just 29 balls in the tri-series final against Sri Lanka A. His innings included the fastest half-century in List A history, achieved in just 11 balls. Despite falling short of a century, Sooryavanshi's explosive performance adds to his stellar year, following a record-breaking IPL season. With national recognition on the horizon, the cricketing world eagerly anticipates his future contributions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 21, 2026, 13:28 IST

Record-Breaking Performance in Dambulla

In a stunning display of talent, India's young cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored an impressive 94 runs off just 29 balls during the tri-series final against Sri Lanka A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday. This performance included the fastest half-century in List A cricket history.

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

Sooryavanshi unleashed a barrage of powerful shots against the Sri Lankan bowlers, hitting 10 fours and 8 sixes, which put India A in a dominant position after they chose to bat first.

On the brink of a century, needing just six more runs, Sooryavanshi aimed to match the record for the fastest List A hundred, currently held by Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk, who achieved the feat in 29 balls. Unfortunately, Sri Lanka A's captain Sahan Arachchige dismissed him in the ninth over, leaving him just short at 94.

A Stellar Year for Sooryavanshi

This remarkable innings adds to an already impressive year for the Bihar-born cricketer, who has quickly become one of India's most promising talents. Following a sensational IPL 2026 season with the Rajasthan Royals, where he scored 776 runs at an astonishing strike rate of 237.30, Sooryavanshi has received his first national call-up.

His IPL performance not only made him the leading run-scorer of the tournament but also saw him hit a record 72 sixes. He was honored with several accolades post-season, including the Orange Cap, Most Valuable Player, Emerging Player, Super Striker, and Super Sixes awards.

With upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, Sooryavanshi's latest record-breaking performance has heightened expectations for this exciting young talent in the world of cricket.