Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Scores 14 in India A Debut; Faces Afghanistan A Next
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old batting prospect who impressed in IPL 2026, scored 14 runs in his India A one-day cricket debut against Sri Lanka A in a tri-nation series in Sri Lanka. Despite his modest individual performance, India A won the match by 8 runs with pacer Arshad Khan taking three wickets in the final over. Sooryavanshi will have a chance to bounce back against Afghanistan A on June 11 at Dambulla, with the young player's performance under close scrutiny following high expectations.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old batting sensation who had a spectacular IPL 2026 campaign, made his India A one-day cricket debut in a tri-nation series in Sri Lanka. In the match against Sri Lanka A, Sooryavanshi scored 14 runs before being dismissed attempting to bunt a delivery over mid-off, caught by captain Sahan Arachchige. Despite the teenager's early departure, India A secured an eight-run victory while chasing 278, with Sri Lanka A collapsing and losing their last four wickets in just 10 deliveries. Pacer Arshad Khan was instrumental in the victory, claiming three wickets in the final over. Sooryavanshi's next opportunity comes on June 11 against Afghanistan A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, where he will look to replicate the explosive form that earned him selection to the India A squad.
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