New Delhi: The 15-year-old Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provided yet another stunning reminder of his extraordinary talent as he smashed a record-breaking 94 off just 29 balls against Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Nations final at Dambulla on Sunday.The highlight of his astonishing batting was an 11-ball fifty, the fastest score in the history of Category A cricket, as India A defeated Sri Lanka A by 66 runs to clinch the title. Sooryavanshi’s innings was filled with pure carnage from the start, with his first 11 balls reading: 4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 0, 6, 4, 4, 6, 6.His 94-run blitz, which included 10 fours and eight sixes, set the tone for India A’s mammoth 377/9 before Sri Lanka A were restricted to 311 in 47.1 overs.
‘This is not IPL’ jibe sparks viral reaction
The knock heightened tensions after tempers flared between the two sides during a Super League match in which Sri Lanka A defeated India A, with post-match tensions boiling over.In that match, Sooryavanshi got into a heated argument with Sooryavanshi after a Sri Lankan player told him “this is not IPL” after the India A Premier League defeat.IPL teams were quick to relive the moment on Sunday, with the teenager turning the tide in stunning fashion. rajasthan royalsRoyal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals all celebrated the 11-ball fifty on social media, prominently echoing the words “This is not IPL” while praising Sooryavanshi’s explosive reaction.The viral reaction turned the phrase into a symbol of redemption, with fans and franchise owners alike applauding the teenager’s fearless performance on the big stage.
No pressure, just pure destruction
Despite previous controversies and mixed performances in the three-game series, Soriyavanshi insists he plays without pressure and focuses solely on execution.“I wasn’t expecting anything. Just trying to execute my plan,” he said after being named man of the match.The teenager, who will make his T20 debut for India later this month, thanked his coach for helping him regain his form after a shaky performance earlier in the series.
Record-breaking talent continues to emerge
Sooryavanshi’s 11-ball half-century broke Sri Lanka’s Kaushalya Weeraratne’s 12-ball record that had stood since 2005, underlining the scale of his achievement.His batting also saw him miss out on the fastest A-century record as he fell for 94 while trying another big hit midway through the ninth over.From dominating the IPL earlier this year to now destroying bowling attacks in international junior cricket, Sooryavanshi continues to earn a reputation as one of India’s most explosive young batsmen.
