Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive 29-ball 94 helps India A win three-match series | Cricket News
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced a stunning power-hitting performance to help India A beat Sri Lanka A by 66 in the three-series final on Sunday.The teenage star smashed 94 runs off just 29 deliveries in what was one of the most devastating innings in Group A cricket. His explosive knock helped India A score 377 runs for 9 before restricting Sri Lanka A’s response to 311 runs.And pacemaker Yash Thakur Returning with figures of 3/45 and off-spinner Vipraj Nigam taking 3/60, a lot of the game depended on Sooryavanshi’s brilliant attack at the top of the order.Sri Lanka A faced a tough chase from the start and needed a strong start and sustained partnerships to stay competitive. Instead, their innings struggled early with Niroshan Dickwella, Avishka Fernando and Nuwanidu Fernando all dismissed for just 75 runs in the first 10 overs.The home team attempted to rebuild with a 53-run fourth-wicket stand between Sadeera Samarawickrama (52 runs) and captain Sahan Arachchige (contributed 38 runs). Later, Wanuj Sahan scored 62 runs and shared the seventh wicket of 77 with Vijayakanth Viyaskanth (39 runs).However, those efforts were not nearly enough for a goal that required relentless scoring of more than eight points per round. Sri Lanka A eventually crossed the 300-run mark but never seriously threatened India’s total.Earlier, India A’s innings had been dominated by Sooryavanshi, who recovered from a relatively quiet session in stunning fashion after being asked to bat first.The 15-year-old from Samastipur in Bihar stepped out with attacking intent and immediately put immense pressure on the Sri Lankan bowlers. He broke the record half-century off just 11 balls, surpassing Sri Lanka’s Kaushalya Weeraratne’s record of 50 in 2005 in 12 deliveries.He scored an astonishing 50 points on his first 11 field goal attempts. As he attacked the bowling fiercely from the start, the sequence was 4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 0, 6, 4, 4, 6, 6. The milestone was achieved by taking six consecutive straight knocks from pacer Dulaj Samuditha.Soriyavanshi combined brute force with exquisite timing throughout his stay. Initially targeting the leg side against the seamer, he later extended his range to the overside after Sri Lanka A adjusted their field position. When he goes on offense, even great shots disappear into the stands.One of the most striking features of the innings was his high delivery at extra cover. Three effortless sixes from the area highlighted his exceptional bat speed, balance and confidence that have quickly established him as one of India’s most exciting young prospects.Sooryavanshi, who along with Priyansh Arya, who scored 39 runs, scored 132 runs for the opening wicket, is expected to become the fastest hundred in Group A cricket.The over ended in the ninth over when spinner Sahan Arachchige took a catch at mid-off. Arya’s subsequent departure brought a glimmer of hope to Sri Lanka.Ruturaj Gaikwad Then along with captain Tilak Varma scored 40 runs for the third wicket and added 63 runs. Tilak anchored the innings with 67 off 90 balls and the scoring rate briefly slowed down.India A lost wickets at times as they tried to accelerate towards the finish line, but the final cameo came from Anuku RoyVipraj Nigam’s 39 off 15 balls and 27 off 20 balls took the total to over 350.But in the end, the final belonged to Sooryavanshi, whose brilliant innings set the stage for a comprehensive victory and served as yet another reminder of his immense potential.
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