Stand-in Captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Celebrates with Teammates After His Last-Second DRS Call Pays Off in Duleep Trophy 2026
The 15-year-old also made a decisive DRS call and later scored 92, helping East Zone stay in control of the semifinal.
- On Sunday, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi assumed East Zone captaincy after East Zone captain Ishan Kishan left the field with a wrist injury during the Duleep Trophy semi-final. Sooryavanshi immediately made an impact, successfully challenging an umpire's decision to dismiss Aryan Juyal for 46.
- Kishan was forced off during the 19th over with a finger injury, prompting the captaincy transition. Selectors had previously defended Sooryavanshi's vice-captain appointment, citing a long-term strategy to groom the prospect as an all-format player.
- On Monday, Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to score a Duleep Trophy half-century at 15 years and 157 days. His innings surpassed the 57-year-old record set by Laxman Singh, who scored a fifty at 16 years and 23 days in 1969.
- Opening the innings, Sooryavanshi scored 92 runs off 81 balls, helping East Zone reach 144/0 on Day 2. The team remained 122 runs behind Central Zone's first-innings total of 266.
- Since his 2024 debut, this is only the second Duleep Trophy match and 10th first-class game for the 15-year-old. Selectors continue to prioritize his development, positioning Sooryavanshi as a key prospect for India's cricket future.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes 57-year-old record, scores magnificent 92 against Central Zone
Star India batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi put forth a brilliant performance against Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy semi-final. Scoring 92 runs, the 15-year-old broke a 57-year-old record after his half-century.
East Zone bowl out Central for 266, Sooryavanshi made stand-in captain for East for a few overs - The Tribune
The 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stood in as captain for Ishan Kishan for a few overs as his side East Zone dismissed Central Zone for 266 on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy semifinal here on Sunday. India fast bowler Mukesh Kumar and fellow right-arm medium pacer Abhijit Sarkar scalped three wickets apiece […]
Stand-in captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi celebrates with teammates after his last-second DRS call pays off in Duleep Trophy 2026
East Zone stand-in captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was delighted after his successful DRS call helped dismiss Central Zone opener Aryan Juyal on Day 1 (Sunday, August 30) of the first semi-final of the D
Stand-In Captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Timely DRS Call Leads To Aryan Juyal's Dismissal in Central Zone vs East Zone Duleep Trophy 2026 SF | 🏏 LatestLY
East Zone's 15-year-old stand-in captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made a brilliant DRS call, leading to the crucial dismissal of Central Zone's 24-year-old Aryan Juyal in the Duleep Trophy 2026 semi-final. 🏏 Stand-In Captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Timely DRS Call Leads To Aryan Juyal's Dismissal in Central Zone vs East Zone Duleep Trophy 2026 SF.
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