Mumbai, June 21: In a thrilling final of the triangular series between Sri Lanka A and India A held in Dambulla, Vaibhav SuryaVanshi showcased his extraordinary batting skills, scoring a remarkable 94 runs off just 29 balls. He reached his half-century in a record time of only 11 balls, marking the fastest fifty in List A cricket history.
Vaibhav’s performance left his coach, Manish Jha, visibly pleased. He stated that Vaibhav possesses a unique ability to read the ball and execute shots that no other Indian batsman currently has.
In an interview, Jha remarked, “Vaibhav has made strong starts in every match but struggled to convert them into big scores. In the final, he addressed all those shortcomings with a fantastic innings. His first 50 runs came off just 11 balls, featuring 5 fours and 5 sixes. What stood out was his ability to play the ball according to its merit, delivering the best shots possible. It’s unfortunate he missed a century; otherwise, he could have broken the record for the fastest hundred as well. I believe he will soon break that record too.”
Jha emphasized, “Vaibhav dominates bowlers right from the start of his innings. This is his batting style. He will play like this not just in the IPL but on any stage. Look at today’s innings; he played every ball based on its merit and executed the best shots. Vaibhav has an exceptional ability to understand the length of the ball. While Priyansh Arya, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Tilak Varma are good players, they lack the same capability or flow. You can gauge their batting by watching them. With Vaibhav’s current form, he can achieve anything, which is great for Indian cricket.”
He added that cricket experts anticipate that Vaibhav will break all batting records in the future. “I wish him the best in helping India win matches, setting significant records, and joining the ranks of legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni,” Jha concluded.
In closing, Manish Jha advised Vaibhav to stay focused on his cricket and maintain control over his emotions. He acknowledged that sledging is part of cricket and encouraged Vaibhav to understand it while concentrating on his game and long-term career.
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