Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sets world record for fastest fifty in List A cricket
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Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved a world record by scoring the fastest fifty in List A cricket during the Tri-Nation series final for India A against Sri Lanka A on June 21 in Dambulla. He reached his half-century in just 11 balls, surpassing the previous record of 12 balls held by Kaushalya Weeraratne. Sooryavanshi finished with 94 runs off 29 balls, hitting 10 boundaries and eight sixes. His performance comes as he prepares to make his international debut for India in T20Is later this month.
- •Sooryavanshi scored 50 off 11 balls in the final.
- •He finished with 94 runs from 29 deliveries.
- •The match took place in Dambulla on June 21.
- •He is set to debut for the Indian T20I team this summer.
- •Sooryavanshi's innings included 10 fours and 8 sixes.
- 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scores fastest List A fifty, but 324.14 strike rate still isn't his best
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Sooryavanshi, 15, hits record-breaking 11-ball fifty
- 11:10 AMBBC Sport — Sooryavanshi, 15, hits record-breaking 11-ball fifty
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history, breaks 20-year-old record with fastest fifty in List A cricket
- 6:50 AMYahoo Sports — Fastest fifty in List A cricket: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes world record in tri-nation series final for India A
"Indian prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved a historic feat in the Tri-Nation Series final, smashing the fastest fifty in List A cricket history. The 15-year-old opener blazed to his half-century in a mere 11 deliveries against Sri Lanka A. This electrifying performance, marked by powerful hitting, shattered the previous world record and showcased the young talent's remarkable prowess on the international stage.
"Young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, just 15, delivered a sensational 94 off 29 balls in the Tri-Nation Series final against Sri Lanka A. This explosive innings, featuring a world-record 11-ball fifty, highlights his immense talent. However, it's not his fastest knock, with a 144 off 42 balls against UAE in 2025 holding that record, showcasing his consistent brilliance.
"Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in history on the same day he was not included in India's one-day international squad.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 12:10 PMVaibhav Sooryavanshi scores fastest List A fifty, but 324.14 strike rate still isn't his best
Young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, just 15, delivered a sensational 94 off 29 balls in the Tri-Nation Series final against Sri Lanka A. This explosive innings, featuring a world-record 11-ball fifty, highlights his immense talent. However, it's not his fastest knock, with a 144 off 42 balls against UAE in 2025 holding that record, showcasing his consistent brilliance.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 11:15 AMSooryavanshi, 15, hits record-breaking 11-ball fifty
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in history on the same day he was not included in India's one-day international squad.
- BBC SportJun 21, 2026, 11:10 AMSooryavanshi, 15, hits record-breaking 11-ball fifty
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in history on the same day he was not included in India's one-day international squad.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 10:45 AMVaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history, breaks 20-year-old record with fastest fifty in List A cricket
Indian prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved a historic feat in the Tri-Nation Series final, smashing the fastest fifty in List A cricket history. The 15-year-old opener blazed to his half-century in a mere 11 deliveries against Sri Lanka A. This electrifying performance, marked by powerful hitting, shattered the previous world record and showcased the young talent's remarkable prowess on the international stage.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 6:50 AMFastest fifty in List A cricket: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes world record in tri-nation series final for India A
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed yet another record in the Tri-Nation Series final for India A.
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