Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive 29-ball 94 gives India A the tri-series title | Cricket News
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced a breathtaking display of power to propel India A to a 66-run victory over Sri Lanka A in the tri-series final on Sunday.The teenage sensation smashed 94 from just 29 deliveries, producing one of the most destructive innings seen in List A cricket. His explosive knock helped India A rack up 377 for nine before restricting Sri Lanka A to 311 in reply.While rhythm Yash Thakur He returned figures of 3/45 and spinner Vipraj Nigam claimed 3/60, the contest was largely shaped by Sooryavanshi’s remarkable onslaught at the top of the order.Sri Lanka A faced a daunting chase from the start and needed a strong start and sustained partnerships to stay in contention. Instead, their innings fizzled out early as Niroshan Dickwella, Avishka Fernando and Nuwanidu Fernando were all dismissed with just 75 runs on the board in the first 10 overs.The hosts tried to rebuild through a 53-run quarter-wicket stand between Sadeera Samarawickrama, who made 52, and captain Sahan Arachchige, who contributed 38. Later, Wanuj Sahan made 62 and shared a 77-run partnership for the seventh wicket with Vijayakanth Viyaskanth (39).However, those efforts were never enough against a target that demanded relentless scoring at more than eight runs per over. Sri Lanka A eventually crossed the 300-run mark but never seriously threatened India’s total.Earlier, India A’s innings was dominated by Sooryavanshi, who bounced back from a relatively quiet tournament in spectacular fashion after being asked to bat first.The 15-year-old from Samastipur in Bihar went with the intent to attack and immediately put the Sri Lankan bowlers under immense pressure. He rewrote the record books by reaching his half-century in just 11 balls, surpassing the previous List A record set by Sri Lanka’s Kaushalya Weeraratne, who had taken 12 deliveries to make a fifty in 2005.His first 11 overs produced a staggering 50 runs. The sequence read 4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 0, 6, 4, 4, 6, 6 as he tore into the bowling attack from the start. The milestone came through back-to-back straight sixes down the ground by pacer Dulaj Samuditha.Sooryavanshi mixed brute force with exquisite timing during his stay. He initially targeted the leg side against the seamers, then extended his range to the offside after Sri Lanka A adjusted their field placements. Even well-executed deliveries disappeared into the stands as he continued his onslaught.Among the standout features of the innings were his lofted drives over extra cover. Three effortless sixes in that region highlighted the batsman’s exceptional speed, poise and confidence that quickly established him as one of India’s most exciting young prospects.Along with Priyansh Arya, who scored 39, Sooryavanshi made 132 runs for the opening wicket and appeared on course to record the fastest century in List A cricket.The fireworks finally ended in the ninth over when spinner Sahan Arachchige induced a catch at mid-off. Arya departed next, giving Sri Lanka A a glimmer of hope.Ruturaj Gaikwad he then made 40 and added 63 runs alongside captain Tilak Varma for the third wicket. Tilak anchored the innings with a measured 67 off 90 balls as the scoring rate slowed briefly.India A lost wickets at regular intervals as they tried to accelerate towards the end but came late from Anukul Roywho hammered 39 from 15 balls, and Vipraj Nigam, who hit 27 from 20 deliveries, ensured that the total crossed 350.Ultimately, however, the final belonged to Sooryavanshi, whose extraordinary innings laid the platform for a comprehensive triumph and another reminder of his immense potential.
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