Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Tilak Varma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Exchange in Duleep Trophy Final
A cricket final in Chennai became tense during an exchange between two players.
South Zone captain Tilak Varma spoke to East Zone’s 15-year-old vice-captain, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
The exchange happened while East Zone’s opening batters were scoring well.
A social-media post said Varma was heard saying, “Kya yaar ye vice captain.”
The crowd at Chepauk noticed and reacted to the moment.
Sooryavanshi played boldly against South Zone’s bowlers.
He scored 44 runs before he was dismissed.
The confrontation became an early talking point in the match.
South Zone captain Tilak Varma and 15-year-old East Zone vice-captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi were involved in a heated exchange.
The incident occurred during the Duleep Trophy final in Chennai on Sunday.
Varma appeared frustrated as East Zone’s opening partnership proved difficult for South Zone to break.
A social-media post reportedly quoted Varma saying, “Kya yaar ye vice captain.”
Sooryavanshi scored 44 runs before his dismissal, helping East Zone make a confident start.
- Who
- South Zone captain Tilak Varma and East Zone vice-captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
- What
- The players had a heated on-field exchange during the Duleep Trophy final.
- When
- Sunday, during the Duleep Trophy final.
- Where
- Chepauk in Chennai.
- Why
- Varma appeared frustrated because East Zone’s opening partnership was difficult for South Zone to break.
- Match
- Duleep Trophy final
- Location
- Chepauk, Chennai
- Teams
- South Zone and East Zone
- Players involved
- Tilak Varma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Sooryavanshi’s score
- 44 runs
- Reported remark
- “Kya yaar ye vice captain,” according to a social-media post
- Age noted
- Sooryavanshi was 15 years old