Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's ODI Potential Gains Recognition After India A Performance in Sri Lanka
Young Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 44 off 22 balls for India A against Afghanistan A in a tri-series in Sri Lanka, impressing analysts with his adaptability beyond T20 cricket. Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar praised Sooryavanshi's ability to succeed in different batting conditions using timing and placement rather than pure aggression. The 15-year-old's performance suggests he could develop into a one-day cricket phenomenon, not just a T20 specialist.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old Indian batter, scored 44 runs off 22 balls for India A against Afghanistan A in an ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka, drawing praise for his versatility and potential in ODI cricket. Playing in conditions less favorable than IPL pitches, Sooryavanshi demonstrated technical skill through crisp strokes and gap-finding rather than relying solely on aggressive hitting, scoring nine boundaries without a six at a strike rate of 200. His opening partnership with Prabhsimran Singh contributed 74 runs in 7.1 overs as India A posted 349 for 9. Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar highlighted Sooryavanshi's ability to adapt to different formats, suggesting he could become a one-day phenomenon beyond his T20 reputation. The innings ended when Sooryavanshi was dismissed attempting a ramp shot off a short ball, marking the second successive dismissal to a similar delivery. Despite the young batter's strong showing, Afghanistan A chased aggressively in a rain-affected match that ultimately resulted in their four-run victory.
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'He is so famous': Jos Buttler explains why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's hype is bigger than Sachin Tendulkar's
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'He is not just your T20 slogger': Manjrekar predicts big ODI future for Sooryavanshi
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'Sachin was hearsay, Vaibhav is everywhere': Jos Buttler reveals why Sooryavanshi's hype dwarfs young Tendulkar's | Cricket
- The Times of IndiaCenter
'He is not just your T20 slogger': Manjrekar predicts big ODI future for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
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'He is so famous': Buttler explains why Sooryavanshi's hype is bigger than Sachin's
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