Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive 44 off 22 balls powers India A to 161/2 against Afghanistan A
India A reached 161/2 in 20 overs against Afghanistan A in a Tri-Nation Series match in Sri Lanka, with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scoring 44 off 22 balls at a strike rate of 200 before being dismissed. Sooryavanshi's aggressive batting in the powerplay helped India A race to 50 without loss in five overs, establishing a strong foundation for the innings. The young talent's performance continues to draw attention as a promising prospect, though his early dismissal left observers speculating about what a longer stay could have achieved.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old batting prospect, delivered a striking performance in India A's match against Afghanistan A in the Tri-Nation Series held in Sri Lanka. Opening the innings after Afghanistan A won the toss and chose to bowl, Sooryavanshi scored 44 runs off just 22 deliveries, striking nine fours and maintaining a remarkable strike rate of 200. His fearless approach included scoring off his first ball and consistently finding gaps through the off-side while handling short-pitched bowling effectively. His 74-run partnership with Prabhsimran Singh provided India A with momentum, though he was dismissed in the eighth over attempting a ramp shot against Abdullah Ahmadzai. Prabhsimran Singh anchored the innings with an unbeaten 82 off 65 balls, while Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed an unbeaten 23, helping India A reach 161/2 in their 20 overs.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 200-strike-rate knock leaves fans wanting more as India A star falls for 44 vs Afg
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IND A vs AFG A: Sooryavanshi's 200-strike-rate knock leaves fans wanting more
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 200-strike-rate knock leaves fans wanting more as India A star falls for 44 vs Afg
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