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15-Year-Old Shatters Duleep Trophy Record
31 Aug
Summary
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, became youngest to score fifty in Duleep Trophy.
- He broke a 57-year-old record previously held by Laxman Singh.
- Sooryavanshi partnered with Abhimanyu Easwaran for a 161-run opening stand.
In a stunning display of young talent, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player in 57 years to score a half-century in the Duleep Trophy. The 15-year-old achieved this milestone during the semifinal match against Central Zone on Monday in Bengaluru. Sooryavanshi's aggressive 92 runs came off just 81 deliveries, featuring seven sixes and seven fours. His performance surpassed the previous record set by Laxman Singh in 1969.
Sooryavanshi's record-breaking knock laid the foundation for East Zone's strong start. He formed a formidable 161-run opening partnership with Abhimanyu Easwaran, who also reached his fifty during the dominant display. This partnership showcased the immense potential of the young East Zone side in the Duleep Trophy semifinals.
