Vaibhav Sooryavanshi beat Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni. [Source - AFP, X]At just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already writing his own extraordinary chapter in Indian cricket. The teenage sensation has continued to defy expectations, turning heads with his fearless approach and remarkable rise at such a young age.With every milestone, Sooryavanshi is strengthening his reputation as one of Indian cricket’s most exciting young talents. Now, the prodigy has added another remarkable feat to his growing list, something legends Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni could never achieve.Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Lifts Duleep Trophy Title With East ZoneIn a remarkable turn of events, East Zone created history by winning the Duleep Trophy 2026 after securing a first-innings lead over South Zone in the final in Chennai. The triumph marked their third title in the competition’s history.Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s presence made the occasion even more special. The teenage batter opened proceedings for East Zone on Day 1, scoring a brisk 44 off 37 balls, including five fours and one six, providing an important foundation early.Also Read: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan Dance As East Zone Clinch Duleep Trophy 2026 TitleThat platform was later strengthened by Ishan Kishan’s magnificent double century, helping East Zone post a massive 708. South Zone managed 336 in reply, conceding a 372-run deficit. With the final ending in a draw, East Zone emerged champions.Ganguly and Dhoni never won the Duleep Trophy, but Sooryavanshi has done itSourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni both represented East Zone in the Duleep Trophy during their careers, but neither legend managed to lift the title. Ganguly even captained East Zone, yet victory remained elusive throughout his Duleep Trophy journey.Ganguly came closest to Duleep Trophy glory, leading East Zone to the final but falling short of winning the title. Dhoni, meanwhile, played two editions early in his career, but the Duleep Trophy remained a trophy beyond his reach.Now, at just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has achieved what Ganguly and Dhoni could not, winning the 2026 Duleep Trophy title with East Zone in his maiden attempt. His triumph adds a remarkable chapter to his rapidly rising career in Indian cricket history.East Zone International Players Who Never Won Duleep TrophyVaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Duleep Trophy triumph with East Zone has put him in a unique bracket, surpassing several prominent Indian cricketers who represented East Zone but never managed to win the prestigious domestic championship during their respective careers with the Zone.Sourav GangulyMS DhoniPankaj RoyArun LalDeep DasguptaSaba KarimDebasis MohantyManoj TiwaryRiyan ParagSourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni remain the biggest names among them, while East Zone legends Pankaj Roy and Arun Lal also missed out. From later generations, Deep Dasgupta, Saba Karim, Debasis Mohanty and Manoj Tiwary similarly never lifted the Duleep Trophy for East Zone. In the modern era, Riyan Parag has won the Duleep Trophy with India A in 2024, but never with East Zone. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 2026 triumph therefore adds another remarkable milestone to the teenage sensation’s rapidly growing cricketing legacy.Also Read: State T20 League-Wise Players Announced In India-A ODI Squad vs Australia-A
