WATCH: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi takes two wickets in one over during Duleep Trophy quarterfinal

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi turned in a sharp bowling spell for East Zone in their Duleep Trophy 2026 quarterfinal against North East Zone on August 23, with the 15-year-old left-arm orthodox spinner removing two batters in a single over. The match was held at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, where East Zone dominated from the outset.

Sooryavanshi, known for his thunderous batting, accounted for Kishan Lyngdoh and Imliwati Lemtur in the same over to complete his spell. Lyngdoh was caught at mid-wicket while attempting to heave through the on side, and Lemtur edged a front-footed defence through to Ishan Kishan behind the stumps. He ended with three overs bowled and conceded 11 runs across his spell, returning two wickets for the effort.

The East Zone had already established firm control by posting 467 in their first innings. The North East Zone, on the other hand, were dismissed for 111 in reply. At the time of writing, had reached 79 for seven in their second innings, leaving them in a precarious position with the East Zone pressing for an outright result.

How did Sooryavanshi contribute with the bat in this match?

Sooryavanshi chipped in with eight runs during the East Zone's first innings total of 467. Although that contribution was limited, his performance with the ball in the same fixture highlighted his value beyond batting alone. The combination of a useful lower-order score and a two-wicket burst with the ball reinforced his standing as a genuine all-round option within the East Zone setup.

Sooryavanshi holds the vice-captaincy of East Zone for the Duleep Trophy 2026, with Kishan serving as captain. His two-wicket over arrived in a match where East Zone were firmly in command, and his bowling added to the pressure that eventually reduced North East Zone to 102 for eight in their second innings as the Lunch was taken on Day 3.

What form did Sooryavanshi carry into the Duleep Trophy?

Sooryavanshi stepped into the Duleep Trophy having recently impressed on India's T20I tour of Zimbabwe, where he was named the Player of the Series. He struck two half-centuries across three innings on that tour, cementing his reputation as one of the more promising young batters in Indian domestic cricket at present.

The Duleep Trophy 2026 got under way on August 23 in Bengaluru, and Sooryavanshi's bowling display against North East Zone in the opening round of matches added a new dimension to his profile. His ability to contribute with the ball, alongside his established batting credentials, makes him a versatile asset for East Zone as the tournament progresses.