Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scores 44 during Duleep Trophy final at Chepauk
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 8:27 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
East Zone vice-captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 44 runs off 37 balls during the first day of the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone at Chepauk. The 15-year-old batter maintained an aggressive approach, including taking 14 runs off a single over bowled by Mohammed Siraj. South Zone captain Tilak Varma confronted the teenager on the pitch during the innings, a moment that appeared to involve both frustration and banter between the two players. Sooryavanshi was eventually dismissed in the 16th over after miscuing a short ball from CV Milind. The match remains in progress as South Zone attempts to contain the East Zone batting lineup.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 44 runs before being dismissed by CV Milind.
- •The 15-year-old hit two fours and a six in one over against Mohammed Siraj.
- •Tilak Varma engaged in a brief on-field exchange with Sooryavanshi.
- •The Duleep Trophy final is currently underway at Chepauk.
- •Sooryavanshi is serving as the vice-captain for the East Zone side.
- 8:27 AMYahoo Sports — Duleep Trophy 2026 final: 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gives Tilak Varma sledging payback in viral face-off
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sharp cricket brain shines! 15-year-old plots two big wickets in Duleep Trophy final – Watch
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Duleep Trophy 2026 final: Watch Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Tilak Varma face-off at Chepauk after wonderkid missed out on a 50
"In the Duleep Trophy final, young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, only 15, demonstrated remarkable tactical skills that greatly benefitted the East Zone team. He was instrumental in achieving two important dismissals and showcased his sharp decision-making through successful DRS calls. Furthermore, he cleverly recalled Mohammed Shami for a critical spell just before the tea break, solidifying his growing reputation in senior cricket.
"Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gave Tilak Varma a taste of his own medicine on Day 4 of the Duleep Trophy 2026 final as East Zone took complete control at Chepauk.
"Watch Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Tilak Varma face off in the Duleep Trophy 2026 final at Chepauk after the 15-year-old smashed Siraj before falling for 44.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 8:27 AMDuleep Trophy 2026 final: 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gives Tilak Varma sledging payback in viral face-off
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gave Tilak Varma a taste of his own medicine on Day 4 of the Duleep Trophy 2026 final as East Zone took complete control at Chepauk.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 4:36 PMVaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sharp cricket brain shines! 15-year-old plots two big wickets in Duleep Trophy final – Watch
In the Duleep Trophy final, young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, only 15, demonstrated remarkable tactical skills that greatly benefitted the East Zone team. He was instrumental in achieving two important dismissals and showcased his sharp decision-making through successful DRS calls. Furthermore, he cleverly recalled Mohammed Shami for a critical spell just before the tea break, solidifying his growing reputation in senior cricket.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 10:06 AMDuleep Trophy 2026 final: Watch Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Tilak Varma face-off at Chepauk after wonderkid missed out on a 50
Watch Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Tilak Varma face off in the Duleep Trophy 2026 final at Chepauk after the 15-year-old smashed Siraj before falling for 44.
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