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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Sets Record with Fastest List A Fifty in Tri-Nation Final

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Sets Record with Fastest List A Fifty in Tri-Nation Final

Analysed 21 Jun 2026·28 sources analysed·Dambulla, Sri Lanka·Sports
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Sets Record with Fastest List A Fifty in Tri-Nation FinalPreviousNext

In the Tri-Nation Series final against Sri Lanka A, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a new List A cricket record by scoring the fastest half-century in just 11 balls. He finished with 94 runs off 29 balls, hitting 10 fours and eight sixes, narrowly missing the fastest century record. His innings helped India A post a total of 377 for nine. The performance followed a prior on-field altercation with Sri Lankan players and earned widespread praise, including from cricket figures and public personalities.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 15 sources

We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (82/100). Lens Score 26/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • mint— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • economictimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • thestatesman— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • mint— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • mint— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • thetribune— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • economictimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
82%
AI analysis of 15 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 21 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 28 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group predominantly presents a sports-focused narrative highlighting Vaibhav Sooryvanshi's record-breaking performance. Coverage includes perspectives from cricket analysts, former players, and public figures, with some references to prior on-field tensions between India A and Sri Lanka A. The framing remains centered on athletic achievement and sportsmanship, without evident political framing or partisan viewpoints.

Sentiment — Positive (82/100)

The overall sentiment across the articles is highly positive, celebrating Sooryavanshi's explosive innings and record-setting feat. While some mention the earlier on-field altercation, the tone emphasizes redemption, skill, and maturity. Social media reactions and expert commentary contribute to an enthusiastic and admiring atmosphere surrounding the young player's performance.

How 15 sources covered this story

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Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
mintVaibhav Sooryavanshi makes Sanjay Manjrekar chew his own words days after ex-cricketer's criticism on teen sensation MintCenterPositive
economictimesHow to stay calm under pressure? Anand Mahindra shares a lesson about composure after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi makes cricket historyCenterPositive
thestatesmanVaibhav Sooryavanshi hits record 11-ball fifty in India A vs Sri Lanka A tri-series finalCenterPositive
freepressjournalIndia A's Projected Score Hits 950 As Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Demolishes Sri Lanka A In Tri-Nation Series FinalCenterPositive
mint'Vaibhav Sooryvanshi OUT, Laptop close' - Sunil Gavaskar recalls Sachin Tendulkar era after 15-year-old's 29-ball 94 MintCenterPositive
mintVaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes fastest List A 50 record off 11 balls; internet reacts: 'Sri Lanka messed with the wrong....' Today NewsCenterPositive
thetribuneSooryavanshis 94 powers India A to 377 9 in tri-series final against Sri Lanka A - The TribuneCenterPositive
economictimesVaibhav Sooryavanshi's 29-ball 94 powers India A to 377 9 vs Sri Lanka A in Triseries finalCenterPositive
news18Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes fastest List A half-century off 11 ballsCenterPositive
thetribuneVaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes fastest List A half-century off 11 balls - The TribuneCenterPositive
wionIND-A vs SL-A: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history, smashes fastest List A fifty in just 11 ballsCenterPositive
firstpostVaibhav Sooryavanshi's ruthless knock leaves cricket world speechless: 'Esports cricket chal raha hai'CenterPositive
economictimesVaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks record with fastest List A fifty, misses hundred by just a strokeCenterPositive
oneindiaVaibhav Sooryavanshi Smashes Fastest List A Fifty, Reaches Milestone In Just 11 BallsCenterPositive
thetribuneVaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes fastest List A fifty, falls short of fastest hundred by one stroke - The TribuneCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

thetribune broke this story on 21 Jun, 06:26 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    thetribune21 Jun, 06:26 am
    Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes fastest List A fifty, falls short of fastest hundred by one stroke - The Tribune
  2. 2
    oneindia21 Jun, 06:29 am
    Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Smashes Fastest List A Fifty, Reaches Milestone In Just 11 Balls
  3. 3
    economictimes21 Jun, 06:32 am
    Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks record with fastest List A fifty, misses hundred by just a stroke
  4. 4
    firstpost21 Jun, 06:36 am
    Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's ruthless knock leaves cricket world speechless: 'Esports cricket chal raha hai'
  5. 5
    wion21 Jun, 06:43 am
    IND-A vs SL-A: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history, smashes fastest List A fifty in just 11 balls
  6. 6
    thetribune21 Jun, 06:55 am
    Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes fastest List A half-century off 11 balls - The Tribune
  7. 7
    news1821 Jun, 07:16 am
    Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes fastest List A half-century off 11 balls
  8. 8
    economictimes21 Jun, 08:36 am
    Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 29-ball 94 powers India A to 377 9 vs Sri Lanka A in Triseries final
  9. 9
    thetribune21 Jun, 09:02 am
    Sooryavanshis 94 powers India A to 377 9 in tri-series final against Sri Lanka A - The Tribune
  10. 10
    mint21 Jun, 09:03 am
    Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes fastest List A 50 record off 11 balls; internet reacts: 'Sri Lanka messed with the wrong....' Today News

Lens Score breakdown

26/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap90%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Sports
Location
Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Sources analysed
28
Last analysed
21 Jun 2026
Key entities
SooryavanshiSri Lanka A cricket teamBoundary (cricket)InningsList A cricketSri LankaBatting (cricket)IndiaDambullaIndia A cricket teamCaptain (cricket)Cricket