The historic occasion was punctuated by a candid and amusing moment during the toss. After electing to bat first, the teenage sensation was asked by the presenter to confirm his team's playing XI. With a smile, Sooryavanshi admitted his lapse in memory, responding, "I think, sir, bhool gaya lagta main," which translates to "I think, sir, I have forgotten." The light-hearted exchange quickly drew attention, highlighting the immense pressure and novelty of the leadership role for the young cricketer.
A landmark debut for the rising star
Reflecting on the milestone, Sooryavanshi expressed his pride in leading his home state. Describing the appointment as a "dream come true," he noted that having started his journey in Bihar, the opportunity to captain the side was a significant honour. He pledged to fulfil the responsibility to the best of his ability, marking another step in a rapid ascent that has seen him transition from domestic cricket to the national stage in just five months.
The leadership opportunity is part of a short-term assignment, with Bihar entrusting him with the captaincy for their opening two matches of the domestic tournament. This follows his recent role as vice-captain of the East Zone for the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy, where he served under Ishan Kishan.
Match performance and future commitments
In his first outing as captain, Sooryavanshi contributed 18 runs from 12 deliveries before falling to a caught-and-bowled dismissal by Saurashtra's Chetan Sakariya. Bihar ultimately posted a total of 137/9, with Prithvi Raj providing the highest score of 38. Saurashtra successfully chased the target in 16.3 overs, securing a five-wicket win bolstered by a rapid 33 off 11 balls from Harvansh Pangalia.
Sooryavanshi’s domestic stint is set to be brief, as he is scheduled to join the India A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Emerging tournament in Doha, beginning November 19. The youngster has already gained international experience, most recently during India's T20I series against New Zealand. During that tour, he impressed with a 19-ball 45, forming a pivotal 133-run opening partnership with Abhishek Sharma in just 7.1 overs, contributing to India's 3-2 series victory.
