Stand-in Captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Celebrates with Teammates After His Last-Second DRS Call Pays Off in Duleep Trophy 2026
The 15-year-old stand-in skipper overturned a caught-behind call with DRS, and UltraEdge confirmed the edge as East Zone tightened control.
- On Sunday, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi assumed East Zone captaincy during the Duleep Trophy semi-final at the BCCI Centre of Excellence after Ishan Kishan left the field with a finger injury. Sooryavanshi immediately influenced play by successfully using a DRS review to dismiss Aryan Juyal.
- Kishan sustained a right wrist injury while wicket-keeping during the 19th over against Central Zone, forcing him to leave the field for medical attention. Sooryavanshi, making his second Duleep Trophy appearance, stepped in to lead the senior side.
- On Monday, Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to score a Duleep Trophy half-century at 15 years and 157 days, smashing 92 runs off 81 balls. His record-breaking knock surpassed the 57-year-old mark set by Laxman Singh in 1969.
- His aggressive 92-run knock propelled East Zone to 144/0 in 22.3 overs on Day 2, though they remained 122 runs behind Central Zone's first-innings total of 266. The innings featured six fours and six sixes.
- Earlier this month, selectors appointed Sooryavanshi as vice-captain despite debates over his limited first-class experience, reflecting a long-term strategy to groom him as an all-format player. His rapid ascent underscores the selectors' commitment to developing the 15-year-old for future leadership.
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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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