“This is not IPL”. RR, RCB, DC joke as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes record 11-ball fifty in Sri Lanka A final | Cricket News:
NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gave another stunning reminder of his extraordinary talent as the 15-year-old Indian batting sensation smashed a record-breaking 94 off just 29 balls against Sri Lanka A in the Tri-nation final in Dambulla on Sunday.The highlight of his blistering knock was an 11-ball fifty — the fastest in List A cricket history — as India A beat Sri Lanka A by 66 runs to lift the title. Sooryavanshi’s innings showed pure execution from the start, with his first 11 balls getting wet. 4, 4, 4, 6, 6, 0, 6, 4, 4, 6, 6.His 94-run blitz included 10 fours and eight sixes, setting the tone for India A’s massive 377/9 before Sri Lanka A were restricted to 311 in 47.1 overs.
‘It’s not IPL’ jibe sparks viral response
The knock brought more intensity after a poor previous encounter between the two sides, where Sri Lanka A defeated India A in a Super Over and tensions boiled over after the match.During that match, Sooryavanshi was involved in a heated exchange, with a Sri Lankan player who reportedly told him, “This is not IPL” after India A’s Super Over loss.On Sunday, IPL franchises quickly relived that moment as the teenager turned the narrative around in a remarkable way. Rajasthan RoyalsRoyal Challengers Bengaluru, and Delhi Capitals all celebrated the 11-ball fifty on social media, openly echoing the phrase “This is not IPL” while praising Sooryavanshi’s explosive response.The viral reaction turned the phrase into a symbol of redemption, with fans and franchises alike praising the teenager’s fearless approach to the big stage.
No pressure, just pure destruction
Despite the previous controversy and mixed run of the tri-series, Sooryavanshi insisted that he played without pressure and just focused on execution.“I didn’t think of anything. I just wanted to execute what I planned,” he said after being named Player of the Match.The teenager, who is set for a potential India T20 debut later this month, credited his coaches for helping him reset after inconsistent outings earlier in the series.
The record-breaking talent continues to rise
Sooryavanshi’s 11-ball half-century broke the previous List A record of 12 balls held by Sri Lanka’s Kaushalya Weeraratne since 2005, highlighting the scale of his achievement.His knock also saw him narrowly miss out on the fastest List A century record, as he fell to 94 while attempting another big hit, caught in the middle of the ninth over.From dominating the IPL stages earlier in the year to now breaking bowling attacks in international youth cricket, Sooryavanshi continues to build a reputation as one of India’s most explosive young batters.
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