Vaibhave Suryavanshi joked about Shivam Dube, comparing their arms on the field

During training sessions at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the Indian team was actively preparing for the T20 series against Afghanistan. On Friday evening, an event occurred during field practice that captured the attention of everyone present.

Jasprit Bumrah, who was returning to the field after an injury, demonstrated immense enthusiasm. Facing him was Vivas Suryavanshi, who is 17 years younger. Previously, Vivas Suryavanshi had surprised everyone by hitting a six off Bumrah, one of the world's most dangerous bowlers, during an IPL match. However, this time Bumrah managed to get revenge.

All eyes were fixed on the practice pitch as Bumrah began bowling to Vivas. He immediately unleashed a dangerous yorker aimed directly at Vivas's boots. Although the ball slightly went outside the left crease line, it clearly demonstrated Bumrah's intent.

Next, Bumrah bowled a good medium-length delivery that went wide. This delivery completely disoriented Vivas, leaving him no chance to respond. Bumrah then threw another precise yorker. This time, Vivas somehow managed to hold his bat to defend.

Jasprit Bumrah again used a medium-length ball that grazed the edge of Vivas's bat. If there had been a fielder nearby, it would have been an easy catch. Bumrah loudly called for a catch and celebrated the moment.

Throughout the session, Vivas managed to play only one acceptable shot against Bumrah's bowling; otherwise, Bumrah heavily pressured him. Bumrah also troubled Sanju Samson with his yorkers and short balls, although Samson appeared to be smiling at the time.

The fear of Bumrah was so strong during practice that, besides Vivas, none of the team's top batsmen, including Ishan Kishan, dared to openly attack Bumrah's bowling. After recovering from his injury, Bumrah bowled at full strength for 45 minutes, clearly informing head coach Gautam Gambhir that his 'Bramastra' was fully healthy and ready for action.

On the first day of the Dalip Trophy final (2026-27), held at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the stadium was completely painted in Vaibhav Suryavanshi's colors. Approximately twelve thousand spectators gathered at Chepauk to watch this 15-year-old young batsman, and they chanted his name all day. Vaibhav himself delighted the fans with a brilliant performance, scoring 44 runs off 37 balls. However, after he was removed from the game, some spectators left the stadium. But what Vaibhav did after the day's session captivated the hearts of the attending fans.

Before the match at Chepauk, a large crowd of spectators was already gathering as the match between the East and South zones continued. The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) moved the final from Bengaluru to Chennai in the Centre of Excellence (CoE) so that as many fans as possible could come and watch the game. This decision was evident even before the match started: the lower stands of blocks C, D, and E were full by 9:30 AM. Given the growing crowd, the TNCA (Tamil Nadu Cricket Association) was forced to open three more stands.

The fans at the stadium constantly supported Vaibhav Suryavanshi, chanting his name. There were also many people in yellow jerseys of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) among the spectators. Initially, Vaibhav played cautiously against fast bowlers, but then increased the pace. Against Mohammed Siraj, Vaibhav demonstrated his aggressive style, earning 14 runs in one over from Siraj. Vaibhav and Abhimanyu Ishwar joined together to complete an opening partnership of 100 runs.

The captain of the South zone, Tilak Verma, changed tactics against Vaibhav Suryavanshi, prompting him to hit powerful shots towards deep mid-wicket and long-leg. Vaibhav avoided this trap for some time, but he lost his position on a short delivery from Chammi Milind. While attempting a pull shot on this ball, the ball hit the top of the bat and flew towards deep mid-wicket, where it was caught by reserve fielder Tanay Tyagarajan. Vaibhav scored 44 runs off 37 balls, including five fours and one six.

After Vaibhav was removed from the game, some spectators began to leave the stadium. Among them were fans who had specifically come to Chepauk to see this 15-year-old batsman. However, Vaibhav did not disappoint them after the day's session ended. When the player started returning to the dressing room around 5:03 PM, Vaibhav stayed on the field and walked towards the stand from where his cheers had sounded all day. Fans handed him caps, notebooks, paper, and jerseys through the barrier. Vaibhav also signed them without rushing.

The match between the Eastern and Southern zones took place in Chepauk during the Dalip Trophy final. At the start of the game on September 6th, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, playing for the Eastern zone, demonstrated explosive play in the first innings. Vaibhav scored 44 runs off 37 balls, including five fours and one six.

Although Vaibhav had the opportunity to score more, he lost his position while attempting to hit a ball bowled by the fast bowler Chama Milind.

During his short time at the crease, Vaibhav Suryavanshi actively attacked the right-arm fast bowler Mohammad Siraj. He hit a four off Siraj's first delivery in the third over. However, the real onslaught began in the seventh over, when Vaibhav employed an aggressive style against this experienced bowler, earning 14 runs through two fours and one six.

Vaibhav hit the remaining two fours off the deliveries of fast bowler MD Nidish. This powerful assault by 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi put pressure on the experienced attacking bowler from the Southern zone, Mohammad Siraj, which also helped his teammate Abhimanyu Ishwar, who was batting at the other end.

At the beginning of the match, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Abhimanyu Ishwar formed a quick partnership, scoring 100 runs off 88 balls.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's identity has recently been shaped by his explosive white-ball performances, but in the Dalip Trophy, he demonstrates that he possesses a full range of shots in red-ball cricket as well. His attack on Siraj in the final is another example of his skill in red-ball cricket.

The most important aspect is that in red-ball cricket, Vaibhav Suryavanshi does not rely solely on an aggressive style to put pressure on the bowler. He aims to increase the pace of the game by hitting weak balls, but at the same time respects good deliveries. This also benefits his teammates.

This playing style against Mohammad Siraj in such an important match as the Dalip Trophy final strengthens hopes for Vaibhav Suryavanshi's future in test matches, who is nicknamed 'Baby Boss'. Nevertheless, he has a long way to go. But the confidence and aggression with which Vaibhav Suryavanshi plays in red-ball cricket clearly show that his interests are not limited only to white-ball cricket.