Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Spot-On DRS Call Helps Ishan Kishan Dismiss Ricky Bhui in Duleep Trophy Final
Fifteen-year-old cricketing prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showcased remarkable tactical maturity on Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy 2026-27 final between East Zone and South Zone. Playing for East Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the young vice-captain was instrumental in two crucial dismissals, including a successful DRS review that turned the tide.
In a performance belying his tender years, 15-year-old cricketing prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi demonstrated a seasoned tactical brain on Day 3 of the Duleep Trophy 2026-27 final, significantly bolstering East Zone's dominant position against South Zone. The young vice-captain was instrumental in securing two critical breakthroughs, including a game-changing DRS call that reaped immediate rewards. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Tears Into Mohammed Siraj With 14-Run Over in East Zone vs South Zone Duleep Trophy 2026 Final.
East Zone, having posted a mammoth 708 in their first innings powered by captain Ishan Kishan's magnificent 270, entered the third day with a formidable lead. While South Zone attempted to build resistance, it was Sooryavanshi's sharp cricketing instincts that helped East Zone maintain their chokehold on the match.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's DRS Brilliance
The moment that truly underscored Sooryavanshi's burgeoning reputation for acute decision-making came when veteran pacer Mukesh Kumar induced an edge from South Zone's Ricky Bhui. Wicketkeeper Kumar Kushagra collected cleanly, but the on-field umpire turned down the appeal. It was Sooryavanshi, displaying an unwavering belief in the dismissal, who urged captain Ishan Kishan to go for the DRS review.
His conviction proved prescient; the review showed a faint edge, sending Bhui back to the pavilion and breaking a developing partnership. This wasn't an isolated incident for the young gun, as he had previously executed a similar successful DRS call during East Zone's semi-final clash against Central Zone, proving his instinct for reviewing close decisions is becoming a hallmark of his game.
East Zone's Commanding Position
Beyond his tactical contributions, Sooryavanshi's presence as East Zone's vice-captain highlights the trust placed in him by the team management, a responsibility he even shouldered as captain in the semi-final following an injury to Kishan. His early aggression against Mohammed Siraj on Day 1, hitting a four, six, and four, had also set the tone for East Zone's record-breaking first innings total. 'Kya Yeh Vice-Captain?', Tilak Varma’s Sharp Sledge at Vaibhav Sooryavanshi During Duleep Trophy Final Goes Viral.
As of stumps on Day 3, South Zone find themselves in a precarious position, trailing East Zone by a substantial margin. With seasoned campaigners like Mohammed Shami also chipping in with crucial wickets, East Zone is firmly in the driver's seat, poised to clinch the prestigious Duleep Trophy.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's performance in this final underscores not just his individual talent but his maturity as a cricketer, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the future of Indian cricket.
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