Ever since Vaibhav Sooryavanshi got the nod for India’s senior T20 international team, this teenage prodigy has found it tough to make a significant impact with the bat. After a dazzling IPL 2026, where he showcased his talent while playing for India ‘A’, the left-handed batsman has been aggressive but hasn’t quite been able to replicate the runs we saw him score just a few weeks back. Today, the stage was set for Sooryavanshi to shine as India ‘A’ took on Sri Lanka ‘A’ for the second time in the ongoing 50-over tri-series. He got off to a promising start, attacking anything that was full or short. After India A was asked to bat first, he gave the Sri Lankan bowlers little room for error, racking up 20 runs off just 11 balls, almost as if he was still in T20 mode. Sahan Arachchige, the Sri Lankan captain, decided to bring himself on as an off-spinner after India A had scored 23 runs in the first three overs. Sooryavanshi greeted him with a boundary through square leg. But on the very next ball, disaster struck for him. Also Read | Rain at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup? Here’s How Matches, Reserve Days and Super Overs Are Affected The SL A captain bowled it full and tossed it up a bit. For the first time, the Dambulla pitch showed some turn, and the young star got caught out by it. He attempted a big shot but ended up skying the ball instead. Wanuja Sahan made a comfortable catch at point, and just like that, Sooryavanshi was out after a brisk 14-ball innings of 21 runs. In his three outings in the tri-series, the 15-year-old has scored 14, 44, and 21 runs. Overall, he has accumulated 79 runs at an average of 26.33. His strike rate of 166, however, remains impressive. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s outstanding IPL 2026 season earned him a well-deserved spot in India’s T20I squad. Despite some concerns about his age and experience, the selectors were confident in his remarkable performances and fearless batting style. Now, he has a golden chance to prove himself on the international stage and validate the trust placed in him.