Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Explosive Innings Leads India A to Tri-Series Victory

In a thrilling tri-series final, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive innings of 94 runs propelled India A to a commanding 66-run victory over Sri Lanka A. The 15-year-old sensation not only led his team to victory but also set a new record for the fastest fifty in List A cricket. Despite strong performances from Sri Lanka's batsmen, they fell short in their chase. Read on to explore the match highlights and key performances that defined this exciting encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 21, 2026, 20:23 IST

India A Clinches Tri-Series Title

In a remarkable performance, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showcased his extraordinary hitting skills, guiding India A to a decisive 66-run win against Sri Lanka A during the tri-series final held in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, on Sunday. The young prodigy scored an impressive 94 runs off just 29 balls, marking one of the most explosive innings in List A cricket history. His outstanding performance enabled India A to set a challenging target of 377 runs for Sri Lanka A, who could only manage 311 in response.

Sooryavanshi Sets New Records

The 15-year-old opener made headlines by achieving his first fifty for India A in a mere 11 balls, breaking the previous List A record of a 12-ball half-century held by Sri Lanka's Kaushalya Weeraratne for over 20 years. Just six runs shy of a century, Sooryavanshi was on the verge of matching the record for the fastest List A hundred, currently held by Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk, who scored a century in 29 balls in 2023.

Key Contributions from Team

Sooryavanshi's explosive innings was complemented by significant contributions from his teammates: Priyansh Arya scored 39 runs, Ruturaj Gaikwad added 40, captain Tilak Varma made 67, and Kumar Kushagra chipped in with 36 runs, helping India A to a formidable total of 377.

Sri Lanka A's Struggles

In their chase, Sri Lanka A struggled to keep up with the required run rate, despite half-centuries from Sadeera Samarawickrama and Wanuja Sahan. Their innings faltered early on as Yash Thakur delivered crucial blows during the powerplay, dismantling the top order and giving India a strong grip on the match. Sri Lanka A lost wickets consistently and failed to build the necessary momentum to challenge the target.

Match Summary

India A 377/9 in 50 overs (Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 94, Tilak Varma 67; Wanuja Sahan 2-39) defeated Sri Lanka A 311 in 47.1 overs (Wanuja Sahan 62, Sadeera Samarawickrama 52; Yash Thakur 3-45) by 66 runs.