5 players who impressed in Duleep Trophy 2026 semi-finals

3. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was the most explosive batter in the first semi-final. He struck 92 off 81 balls in East Zone's first innings, hitting seven fours and seven sixes. In the second innings, he added 40 off 43 balls, including three fours and two sixes, to help East Zone cross the line with four wickets in hand. On a surface where batting wasn't very easy, Sooryavanshi made light work of the Central Zone bowling attack.