Key facts
- Sooryavanshi scored 94 in the tri-series final vs Sri Lanka A
- India A won by 66 runs to clinch the tri-series
- Sooryavanshi's 11-ball fifty is a record at India A level
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced one of the most breathtaking batting displays seen at the India A level, smashing 94 runs and setting a record with an 11-ball half-century in the tri-series final against Sri Lanka A. His pyrotechnics with the bat gave India A a total Sri Lanka A simply could not chase, as the hosts went on to win by 66 runs and clinch the tri-series title.
The 11-ball fifty is a record for India A matches, underlining just how extraordinary Sooryavanshi's striking ability is. The teenager, who burst onto the scene in the IPL with Rajasthan Royals and has been talked about as a future India opener, made a compelling statement on the biggest youth stage available to him. His innings combined clean hitting with composure under final-match pressure.
Sooryavanshi's performances in this tri-series have made him impossible to ignore for national selectors. With the BCCI already naming squads for upcoming England fixtures, the timing of this form surge couldn't be better for the youngster. Cricket analysts and fans have been vocal in calling for his senior India debut to be fast-tracked.
India A's 66-run margin of victory was a reflection of a complete team performance, but it was Sooryavanshi's bat that set the tone. As the tri-series trophy heads back with the Indian side, the spotlight remains firmly on the teenager whose cricketing journey is accelerating at a pace few have managed before.