Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again demonstrated why he is considered one of India's most promising young cricketers, smashing a breathtaking 94 off just 29 balls against Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Nation Series final. The 15-year-old opener struck at an incredible rate of 324.14, hammering 10 fours and 8 sixes before falling six runs short of a century. This innings ranks among the most destructive ever played for India A in the 50-over format, though it was not the fastest-scoring knock of his young career.
Record-Breaking Fifty in 11 Balls
After Sri Lanka A elected to field first, Sooryavanshi unleashed a breathtaking assault on the Sri Lankan bowlers. He raced to his half-century in just 11 deliveries, conjuring up a stunning sequence of 4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 0, 6, 4, 4, 6, 6 off his first 11 balls. In doing so, Sooryavanshi shattered the previous world record of a 12-ball fifty, set by Sri Lanka's Kaushalya Weeraratne in 2005.
Even Better Innings Previously
Despite this remarkable feat, it was only his second-best innings in terms of strike rate. The best came in November 2025 when, at just 14 years and 232 days old, the left-handed opener rewrote the record books with a stunning 144 off 42 balls against the UAE in the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament. In that T20 match, he smashed 11 fours and 15 sixes, scoring at a staggering strike rate of 342.86. He reached his century in just 32 balls, making it the joint third-fastest T20 century by an Indian batter, alongside Rishabh Pant's 32-ball hundred for Delhi in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Dominance in U19 Final
Sooryavanshi's highest score for India came in the U19 final against England in 2026. He dismantled England's bowling attack with 15 fours and 15 sixes, scoring 175 runs off just 80 balls at a strike rate of 218.75, powering India to a record 411/9 in the final.
Impact on the Match
Sooryavanshi powered India A to a monumental 297/4 in their 20 overs, playing a key role in steering the side to an emphatic 148-run victory. His innings not only broke records but also underscored his potential as a future star for the senior Indian team.
