Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history, breaks all-time Duleep Trophy record
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a new Duleep Trophy record as the youngest batter to score a half-century. He achieved this milestone at fifteen years and 175 days old during the semi-final match. Sooryavanshi narrowly missed a century, finishing with an impressive ninety-two runs off eighty-one balls. He also briefly captained East Zone after Ishan Kishan's injury. Central Zone was bowled out for 266…
Teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, known for his batting prowess, switched roles and made an impact with the ball in the opening match of the Duleep Trophy 2026. The 15-year-old bowled two overs, picking up two wickets, leading East Zone to a significant innings-and-210-run victory over North East Zone. In a video by the BCCI Domestic, Sooryavanshi expressed his delight at bowling, stating that batters and bowlers both enjoy the chance to switch roles.
He credited captain Ishan Kishan for giving him the opportunity, despite Kishan's initial hesitation. Sooryavanshi dismissed Kishan Lyngdoh and Imliwati Lemtur, both off the same spell, before finishing with eight in East Zone's sole innings. Despite his bowling success, his batting contribution was limited to eight runs. The youngster, who has now taken four wickets in first-class cricket, expressed his desire to play across all formats.
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