Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s ruthless knock leaves cricket world speechless: 'Esports cricket chal raha hai'

Cricket world is going berserk as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 94 off 29 balls in the India A vs Sri Lanka A tri-series final. He fell just short of a record-breaking fastest List A century, but broke the record for the fastest fifty off just 11 balls.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed his fifty off just 11 balls, fastest in List-A history. Image: BCCI

FirstCricket Staff|Jun 21, 2026, 12:05:18 IST

The cricket world has gone into meltdown after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced one of the most explosive innings ever seen in List A cricket during the India A vs Sri Lanka A Tri-Nation Series 2026 final in Dambulla.

The 15-year-old smashed a breathtaking 94 off just 29 balls, missing out on a historic fastest List A century by only six runs. His innings included 10 fours and 8 sixes, as he tore apart the Sri Lanka A bowling attack in the powerplay before finally falling while attempting another big shot.

From the very first over, Sooryavanshi looked in unstoppable touch, racing to fifty off just 11 balls. He reached the mark with only boundaries and sixes and kept going until Sri Lanka A finally managed to break through.

His dismissal brought mixed emotions inside the stadium, with some in disbelief at the strike rate of 324.13 he maintained throughout the innings. Even after getting out, his impact had already pushed India A into a commanding position early in the final.

Reactions flood in from fans and former players

Soon after the knock, social media exploded with reactions from fans, former cricketers and commentators, many calling it video game batting.

Thanks to Sooryavanshi's knock, India A are now moving towards a strong finish with Tilak Varma and Ruturaj Gaikwad forging a crucial partnership.

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