Duleep Trophy:Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not only playing a magnificent innings in the Duleep Trophy semi-final but has also begun shattering records. While batting for East Zone in the first innings of the semi-final against Central Zone, he broke a 57-year-old record.
Suryavanshi has surpassed Laxman not VVS Laxman, but Laxman Singh. Vaibhav broke the record set by Laxman Singh in 1969 by reaching the milestone on the 42nd ball of his innings during this semi-final match.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Makes History in Duleep Trophy
You might be wondering what the record set by Laxman Singh 57 years ago back in 1969 is, which Vaibhav Suryavanshi has now broken. The answer lies in the distinction of being the youngest batter in the history of the Duleep Trophy.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has now become the youngest batter in Duleep Trophy history to score a half-century.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Breaks 57-Year-Old Record
Vaibhav Suryavanshi played an innings of 92 runs off 81 balls featuring 7 sixes and 7 fours against Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy 2026 semi-final. During this knock, he reached his half-century off the 42nd ball with a six.
In doing so, he broke a 57-year-old record to become the youngest batter to score a half-century in the Duleep Trophy. Back in 1969, Laxman Singh had scored a fifty at the age of 16 years and 23 days, becoming the youngest Indian to achieve the feat at the time.
Vaibhav Adds 161 Runs with Easwaran
Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 92 runs off 81 balls in the Duleep Trophy 2026 semi-final. Beyond breaking the record, he shared a partnership with Abhimanyu Easwaran that placed East Zone in a commanding position. Vaibhav and Abhimanyu added 161 runs for the opening wicket, with both batters scoring half-centuries during the stand.
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