Tri-series: Sooryavanshi smashes fastest List A fifty, falls short of fastest hundred by one stroke
Fifteen-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a new record for the fastest List A fifty, reaching the milestone in just 11 balls during a tri-series final against Sri Lanka A. Although he narrowly missed the record for the fastest List A century, his explosive 94-run innings highlighted his rising status as a top prospect for the Indian national team.
Why it matters
Sooryavanshi's record-breaking performance confirms his status as a generational talent, signaling his readiness for international cricket ahead of his upcoming debut for India.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a 21-year-old record for the fastest List A fifty with a 11-ball half-century for India A in the tri-series final against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla on Sunday (June 21, 2026).
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