Star India batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered a record‑breaking performance in the Duleep Trophy semi‑final, scoring a magnificent 92 runs against Central Zone and shattering a 57‑year‑old record.
At just 15 years and 157 days, Sooryavanshi became the youngest player in Duleep Trophy history to score a half‑century, surpassing Laxman Singh’s 1969 record of 16 years and 23 days.
Opening the innings for East Zone alongside Abhimanyu Easwaran, the teenager dominated the bowlers at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru, smashing boundaries with confidence and maturity beyond his years. His 92‑run knock off 81 balls gave East Zone a strong start in reply to Central Zone’s 266.
The innings marked a stunning turnaround after Sooryavanshi’s modest eight‑run outing in the previous match against North East Zone, where he compensated with two wickets to help his team win by an innings and 210 runs.
With this remarkable performance, Sooryavanshi has not only silenced critics but also underlined his potential as one of India’s brightest emerging talents. Fans and selectors alike will be watching closely as he aims to carry his form into the second innings and guide East Zone toward the final.
