Dambulla: In the final of the triangular series played between India A and Sri Lanka A, young Indian batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi played an innings that will be remembered for a long time. This 15-year-old batsman destroyed the Sri Lankan bowlers and scored a half-century in just 11 balls. With this, he made a new world record for scoring the fastest half-century in List-A cricket.
Did Vaibhav look aggressive from the beginning?
As soon as India A’s innings started, Vaibhav had indicated that he was in no mood to play defensive cricket. He continuously hit big shots in the initial overs and did not give any chance to the Sri Lanka A bowlers. His shots played around the field thrilled the audience. Within a few minutes the scoreboard started moving rapidly and the record was broken.
Which record was left behind?
The half-century completed in 11 balls became the fastest fifty in the history of List-A cricket. Before this, no batsman had scored a half-century in this format in so few balls. The young Indian batsman achieved another feat by registering his name in the record books.
Has innings stopped after reaching near century?
Even after the half-century, Vaibhav’s attack continued. He scored 94 runs in only 29 balls. During this period, 10 fours and 8 sixes came from his bat. It seemed that he would also complete his century, but his wicket fell six runs before the 100 mark. Despite this his innings became the most talked about moment of the match.
Did he give a befitting reply to opponents?
A few days ago, in a match of this series, tension was seen between the players of India-A and Sri Lanka-A. After that match, Vaibhav’s name was also in discussion. This explosive innings played against the same opponent team in the final shows his confidence and mental strength.
Has Indian cricket got a new star?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been in the headlines continuously for the last few months. From domestic cricket to IPL and now his performance in India A jersey remains a topic of discussion. The way he has batted record-breakingly on the big stage at a young age, he has given Indian cricket a new and reliable batsman for the future.
