-11 Balls, 50 Runs, One Historic Night! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Stuns Sri Lanka A
Sri Lanka, 21 June (Sports Desk)
Final: India A vs Sri Lanka A
Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
Result: India A won by 66 runs and lifted the Tri-Nation A Series 2026 trophy.
Match Scorecard
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| India A | 377/9 (50 overs) |
| Sri Lanka A | 311 all out (47.1 overs) |
India A dominated the final with a massive batting display before their bowlers wrapped up the Sri Lankan innings to seal a memorable victory.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Creates History
The star of the final was 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who produced one of the most explosive innings ever seen in List A cricket.
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Vaibhav’s Innings
- Runs: 94
- Balls: 29
- Strike Rate: 324.14
- Fours: 10
- Sixes: 8
- 50: Reached in just 11 balls
His breathtaking knock rewrote cricket history as he smashed the fastest fifty ever in List A cricket, breaking a record that had stood for more than two decades.
Despite falling six runs short of a century, his innings completely changed the complexion of the match and laid the foundation for India’s title triumph.
India’s Batting Highlights
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 94 (29)
- Tilak Varma (Captain): 67 (90)
- Anukul Roy: 39 (15)
- Vipraj Nigam: 27 (20)
India A looked set for 400 at one stage before Sri Lanka A fought back in the middle overs, but the late flourish pushed the total to a daunting 377/9.
Sri Lanka A Fightback
Chasing 378, Sri Lanka A showed resistance but kept losing wickets at regular intervals.
Top Performers
- Wanuja Sahan: 62 (69)
- Sadeera Samarawickrama: 52 (44)
Best Bowlers for India A
- Vipraj Nigam: 3 wickets
- Yash Thakur: 3 wickets
- Anukul Roy: 2 wickets
India A eventually bowled out Sri Lanka A for 311, clinching the title by 66 runs.
Tournament Significance
This final will be remembered for:
🏆 India A becoming Tri-Nation A Series 2026 Champions
🔥 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scoring the fastest fifty in List A history in just 11 balls
🌟 The emergence of a teenage superstar who is already being hailed as one of India’s brightest cricketing talents.
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