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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Smashes Fastest List A Half-Century Off 11 Balls
The 15-year-old finished 94 off 29 balls and beat the previous List A fifty mark of 12 balls, according to match reports.
- On Sunday, June 21, 2026, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a world record for the fastest List A half-century, reaching the milestone in 11 balls during the Tri-Nation Series final against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla.
- Opening the innings with Priyansh Arya for India A, Sooryavanshi dominated bowlers at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, scoring 94 runs off 29 balls before dismissal.
- Surpassing the 21-year-old record held by Sri Lankan Kaushalya Weeraratne, Sooryavanshi reached his fifty in 11 balls, though he narrowly missed the fastest List A century record held by Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk.
- Scheduled to make his India debut later this month, the Bihar native earned a call-up for upcoming tours against Ireland and England following strong IPL performances.
- Sooryavanshi has consistently delivered in high-stakes matches this year, including a 175-run innings in the Under-19 World Cup final and a 97-run performance in an IPL Eliminator, demonstrating his ability to perform under pressure.
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Sydney Morning HeraldReposted by 
Brisbane Times
Brisbane TimesIndian teenager strikes record 50
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi brings up a half-century off just 11 balls, the fastest 50 in List A history.
·North Sydney, Australia
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Makes Big Remark After Record-Breaking Knock: 'Not Sure People Know'
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said there was "no pressure" on him in the final against Sri Lanka A despite a scratchy run in the Tri-Series and an ill-tempered outing in the previous match.
·New Delhi, India
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The Independent (US)
The Independent (US)Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits record-breaking 11-ball fifty
The 15-year-old has enjoyed a stellar season and could make his international debut next month
·London, United Kingdom
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