**Indian Cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Sets Record with 11-Ball Fifty**
In a stunning display of talent, 15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has made headlines by scoring a record-breaking half-century in just 11 balls during a List A match for India A against Sri Lanka A. This remarkable achievement marks the fastest fifty in the history of 50-over cricket, surpassing the previous record held by Thisara Perera, who scored a half-century in 13 balls for the Sri Lankan Army in 2021.
Sooryavanshi's explosive innings took place as part of a high-scoring match where he contributed significantly to India A's total of 377 runs for the loss of nine wickets. His performance included an impressive 94 runs off just 29 balls, featuring 10 fours and eight sixes. Notably, Sooryavanshi faced only one dot ball in his record-setting fifty, hitting five fours and five sixes within the span of ten balls.
The young cricketer's achievement comes at a time when he has already established himself as a standout player in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he was the leading run-scorer this season. His rapid ascent in the cricketing world has garnered attention, and many are eager to see how he will perform on the international stage.
Despite his impressive form, Sooryavanshi was not selected for India's full squad for the upcoming one-day international series against England. However, he has been named in the T20 side for matches against both Ireland and England next month, where he could potentially make his international debut. The first T20 match against Ireland is scheduled for June 26, followed by a five-match T20 series against England starting on July 1, and three ODIs commencing on July 14.
The Indian ODI squad for the series against England includes notable players such as Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah. Virat Kohli's participation remains uncertain as he must pass a fitness test following a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and all-rounder Hardik Pandya have been left out of the squad.
Sooryavanshi's record-breaking performance has sparked discussions about his potential future in international cricket, with many fans and analysts closely watching his development. As he prepares for the upcoming T20 matches, the cricketing world eagerly anticipates how this young talent will continue to evolve in the sport.