KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 94 runs off 29 balls in the tri-nation series final for India A
Sooryavanshi has consistently delivered at the grandest of stages.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivers for India A against Sri Lanka A in Tri-nation series final
Cometh the hour, cometh the man. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again proved that he is the talent to look forward to in Indian cricket in the coming years as the young southpaw played a magnificent innings in the final of the Tri-nation series for India A on Sunday, June 21.
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Sooryavanshi scored a half-century off just 11 balls and then went on to score 94 off just 29 deliveries as India A got off to a flying start against Sri Lanka in Dambulla.
The 15-year-old was embroiled in controversy at the start of the series and was criticised for his aggressive behaviour on the pitch. However, the youngster chose to let his bat respond to all the talking at the grandest stage when it mattered the most.
Sooryavanshi was, as usual, fearless in his approach right from the word go and took a T20-like approach in a 50-over game and ran riot against the Sri Lankan bowlers, who looked clueless in front of the teenager.
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Time and again, Sooryavanshi has proved that he is the man for the biggest of stages. In the Tri-nation series final, the southpaw once again showed up when his team needed him the most.
From the U-19 World Cup final to IPL knockout games to the India A match now, the teenage sensation has always delivered at the biggest of stages.
Match | Team | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|---|
U-19 World Cup semi-final | India U-19 | 68 | 33 |
U-19 World Cup final | India U-19 | 175 | 80 |
IPL 2026 Eliminator | Rajasthan Royals | 97 | 29 |
IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 | Rajasthan Royals | 96 | 47 |
Tri-nation series final | India A | 94 | 29 |
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The stage is set for a grand India debut
Now that the India A assignment is over, Sooryavanshi will prepare himself for the moment he has been waiting for a long time, as he is all set to make his senior international debut for the Indian team.
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The youngster has been named in the India T20I squad for their upcoming Ireland and England away series later this month.
After shining bright for India A, it’s time for Sooryavanshi to showcase his talent at the highest level, and the southpaw looks ready for the most difficult challenge of his career yet.
Fans are eagerly waiting to watch Sooryavanshi make his debut for the Men in Blue, and the expectations are high for the next big thing in Indian cricket.
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