Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shines in Duleep Trophy 2026

Fifteen-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has drawn significant attention during the 2026 Duleep Trophy. After becoming the youngest player to score a half-century in the tournament's history, Sooryavanshi delivered a standout performance in the semi-final against Central Zone, scoring 92 runs off 81 balls. His efforts helped East Zone secure a place in the final.

In the final against South Zone at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, Sooryavanshi continued his aggressive style, scoring 44 runs off 37 balls, including an attacking display against bowler Mohammed Siraj. Despite his rapid rise and high-profile performances in the IPL and U-19 World Cup, reports suggest Indian selectors are focusing on his development in white-ball cricket rather than rushing him into the Test format.

Former Indian captain Kris Srikkanth has praised the youngster, noting his potential to become a superstar and a major asset to world cricket. Srikkanth highlighted Sooryavanshi’s ability to attract large audiences, even noting that his performances have drawn interest to domestic matches typically lacking such widespread viewership.