Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a new benchmark in List A cricket by scoring a half-century in just 11 balls during India's tri-nation series final in Dambulla. The 15-year-old struck 94 runs off 29 deliveries to power his team to a 66-run victory over Sri Lanka A on Sunday.
Sooryavanshi's 10 fours and eight sixes in the innings broke the previous record for the fastest half-century in professional 50-over cricket. His performance followed standout achievements this season, including a record 65 sixes in the Indian Premier League for Rajasthan Royals. This impressive display has put him in line for his maiden India cap during the T20 tours of Ireland and England starting later this month.
The teenager, still in school, has been fast-tracked to the senior team after consecutive 90s in IPL play-offs and a 15-sixes display in the U19 World Cup final earlier this year. Sooryavanshi earned his maiden India A call-up following a standout Indian Premier League season where he topped the scoring charts with 776 runs in 16 matches for Rajasthan Royals. He had smashed 15 sixes in the U19 World Cup final against England earlier in the year.
"I didn’t think too much. I just wanted to make the most of the first 10 overs and execute my plans." Sooryavanshi said in Dambulla. "There was no pressure. I worked on areas that weren’t going well, and today everything came together. I’ve learnt a lot. I’ve played 50-over cricket quite a bit, even if people don’t realise it. The conditions were different, but it was a good experience."
If selected, Sooryavanshi would become the youngest player to represent India in men’s internationals, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record set at 16. This achievement would mark a significant milestone in Sooryavanshi's cricket career, which has been gaining attention globally.
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What is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's List A record?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi broke the previous record for the fastest half-century in professional 50-over cricket with 10 fours and eight sixes in 11 balls.
How old is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is 15 years old.
Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi become the youngest player to represent India?
Yes, if selected, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi would become the youngest player to represent India in men's internationals, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record set at 16.
