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15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Delivers Stunning DRS Call as Captain
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a 15-year-old cricketer playing for East Zone.
His team was facing Central Zone in a Duleep Trophy semifinal.
East Zone’s regular captain, Ishan Kishan, left the field with an injury.
Sooryavanshi then became captain.
During the match, his team thought Aryan Juyal had hit the ball with his bat.
The umpire did not give Juyal out.
Sooryavanshi used a review with only three seconds left.
Technology showed the ball touched the bat, so Juyal was dismissed and Sooryavanshi’s teammates celebrated.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took charge of East Zone after captain Ishan Kishan left injured.
The moment occurred during the first day of the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy semifinal in Bengaluru.
With Central Zone at 99/3, East Zone appealed unsuccessfully for Aryan Juyal’s caught-behind dismissal.
Sooryavanshi consulted teammates and reviewed the decision with only three seconds remaining.
UltraEdge showed a clear spike, overturning the decision and dismissing Juyal for 46 off 113 deliveries.
- Who
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, East Zone, Ishan Kishan, Aryan Juyal, and Mukesh Kumar.
- What
- Sooryavanshi made a successful DRS review call that resulted in Juyal’s dismissal.
- Where
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s Center of Excellence grounds in Bengaluru.
- When
- Sunday, during the first day of the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy semifinal.
- Why
- East Zone reviewed the umpire’s decision after appealing for Juyal’s caught-behind dismissal.
Key facts
- Match
- 2026-27 Duleep Trophy semifinal between East Zone and Central Zone
- Venue
- BCCI Center of Excellence grounds, Bengaluru
- Acting captain
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged 15
- Captain’s absence
- Ishan Kishan left the field with an injury
- Review timing
- Sooryavanshi called for DRS with three seconds remaining
- Dismissed batter
- Aryan Juyal
- Dismissal score
- Juyal was dismissed for 46 off 113 deliveries
- Review evidence
- UltraEdge showed a clear spike as the ball passed Juyal’s bat
Sources
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