Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 94 off just 29 balls, including the fastest fifty in List A cricket history off 11 deliveries, to propel India A to a massive 377 for nine and a 66-run victory over Sri Lanka in the tri-series final on June 21, 2026.
Sooryavanshi's record-breaking innings
The left-handed opener reached his fifty in 11 balls, breaking the previous List A record for the fastest half-century. His innings featured eight sixes and eight fours, with a strike rate of 324.13. Sooryavanshi was eventually dismissed for 94, falling six short of a century.
India A posts commanding total
India A's batting lineup capitalized on Sooryavanshi's explosive start, with contributions from other batsmen to reach 377 for nine in the allotted 50 overs. The total proved too steep for Sri Lanka, who were bowled out for 311 in response, handing India A a 66-run win. According to the BCCI, Sooryavanshi's performance was described as "brutal" and instrumental in the victory.
Match impact and records
The win secured the tri-series title for India A. Sooryavanshi's 11-ball fifty surpassed the previous fastest List A fifty, which was held by several players including AB de Villiers (16 balls) and Chris Gayle (12 balls in a T20, but List A record was 12 balls by various players). The BCCI posted on social media praising his "power play," highlighting his 94 runs from 29 balls with eight sixes.
