Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Labels Himself a 'Secret Wicket-Taker' After Two Wickets in an Over During Duleep Trophy 2026-27 QF

Cricket fans witnessed an unexpected turn of events in the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy quarter-finals as 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stepped up with the ball, delivering a match-altering spell for East Zone. The young vice-captain, renowned for his T20 exploits, showcased another facet of his game, picking up two crucial wickets in quick succession against North East Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 in Bengaluru. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Bowling Video: 15-Year-Old Picks Two Wickets in an Over During Duleep Trophy 2026 QF Match.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on his Bowling 

𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐥 𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐢𝐛𝐡𝐚𝐯 𝐒𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢 🎯

​Meet the secret wicket-taker who enjoys bowling and answered his captain’s 'risky' call 🤙#DuleepTrophy pic.twitter.com/FuUpAznXUv

— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) August 29, 2026

Sooryavanshi's heroics came on August 25, 2026, during the quarter-final clash. While he had a disappointing outing with the bat, scoring only 8 runs off 6 balls in East Zone's first innings, captain Ishan Kishan's decision to hand him the ball proved to be a masterstroke.

Known primarily for his explosive batting, the youngster considers himself a secret wicket-taker. He shared that he thoroughly enjoys having a ball in hand and is always eager to contribute with his left-arm spin whenever given the chance. When Ishan Kishan took a calculated risk and handed him the ball, Vaibhav didn't hesitate. "I just backed my strengths," he explained, trusting his control and stepping up to deliver crucial breakthroughs for his team right when they needed them most.

Double Delight with Left-Arm Spin

Bowling left-arm orthodox, Sooryavanshi dismantled North East Zone's resistance in their second innings, which had been enforced after they conceded a massive first-innings lead. His first victim was North East Zone's top-scorer, Kishan Lyngdoh, dismissed for 25. Just three deliveries later, he struck again, trapping Imliwati Lemtur for 4, with wicketkeeper and captain Ishan Kishan completing a sharp catch.

This double strike in the 28th over significantly accelerated East Zone's path to victory. Sooryavanshi finished with impressive figures of 2/11 from three overs, comfortably his career-best in first-class cricket. East Zone eventually triumphed by an innings and 210 runs, sealing their spot in the semi-finals.

A Star's Expanding Repertoire

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has rapidly risen to prominence as one of India's most exciting young talents. Despite his tender age of 15, he has already made headlines, not only for being the youngest player to debut for India but also for becoming the world's youngest international half-centurion. Where to Watch Duleep Trophy 2026-27 Live Streaming Online and TV Channel Telecast.

His IPL 2026 season for Rajasthan Royals was phenomenal, where he clinched the Orange Cap and was named the Most Valuable Player, setting a new record for most sixes in a single season. While primarily known for his aggressive batting, this Duleep Trophy performance underscores his burgeoning all-round potential and willingness to contribute in various ways.

East Zone's dominant victory propels them into the Duleep Trophy semi-finals, where they are set to face defending champions Central Zone. That highly anticipated clash will commence on August 30, 2026, at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru, starting at 9:30 AM IST. All eyes will be on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to see if he can continue his all-round contributions on the big stage.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 29, 2026 11:25 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).