Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impresses with 44 runs for India A against Afghanistan A
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 6:22 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 44 runs off 22 balls for India A in a one-day tri-series match against Afghanistan A in Sri Lanka on June 11, 2026. Ashwin praised the 15-year-old's performance, highlighting his blend of aggression and control. India A set a target of 294 runs for Afghanistan A after rain interruptions adjusted the chase. Afghanistan A reached 177 for 2 in 25.5 overs when another rain delay led to the match being called off, with Afghanistan A winning by the DLS method. This match follows Sooryavanshi's recent selection for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland.
- •Sooryavanshi scored 44 off 22 balls with nine boundaries.
- •India A posted 349 for 9 in their innings.
- •Afghanistan A's target was revised to 294 in 38 overs.
- •The match was halted due to rain, leading to a DLS win for Afghanistan A.
- •Ashwin commended Sooryavanshi for his strokeplay and timing.
- 6:22 PMYahoo Sports — 'Anything but brute force': Ashwin blown away by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 44-run blitz
"Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed Ravichandran Ashwin with a dazzling 44 off 22 balls for India A. The 15-year-old showcased a blend of aggression and control, hitting nine boundaries. Despite missing a half-century, his performance highlighted his potential beyond T20s, earning praise from the former India spinner for his strokeplay and timing.
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