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Indian cricketer, 15, hits record-breaking 50 in just 11 balls

Indian cricketer, 15, hits record-breaking 50 in just 11 balls
BBC World Sunday 21 June 2026, 11:10 UTC 1 min read
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in history on the same day he was not included in India's one-day international squad.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in history on the same day he was not included in India's one-day international squad.
Indian (ORG) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PERSON) India (LOCATION)
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