The Duleep Trophy has historically provided a platform for emerging Indian cricketers to showcase their talent at the senior level. In the 2026‑27 edition, a 15‑year‑old from the East Zone cemented his place in the record books with a remarkable performance that will be recalled for years to come.
In the semi‑final of the Duleep Trophy against Central Zone, held at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 in Bengaluru, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi broke the age record. He is among three players who rank among the youngest to have scored a half‑century in Duleep Trophy history, with the eldest of the group achieving the milestone in 2005.
Three Youngest Players to Score a Half‑Century in Duleep Trophy
3. Piyush Chawla
Former India leg‑spinner Piyush Chawla recorded a Duleep Trophy half‑century at the age of 16 years and 307 days in 2005. He made his Test debut for India against England in March 2006, having debuted domestically for Uttar Pradesh on 11 October 2005. His fifty stands as an early testament to his ability at the senior domestic level and places him third among the youngest half‑century scorers in Duleep Trophy history.
