15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fires 78 off 26 as RR beat RCB
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fires 78 off 26 as RR beat RCB
Teen prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shines for Rajasthan Royals with a fearless 78 off 26, guiding a dramatic chase past Royal Challengers Bangalore; veterans laud his maturity.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, just 15 years old, is making waves in IPL 2026 as Rajasthan Royals chart a emphatic chase against Royal Challengers Bangalore. He blasted 78 off 26 balls, unleashing a flurry of clean, scripted strokes that put RR in control during the powerplay and set the tone for a successful pursuit.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, one of the seasoned bowlers on the other side, admitted there were no hard feelings about being taken on by such a young talent. “For a 15-year-old, he is too mature,” he said after the match, acknowledging the quality of Sooryavanshi’s shot selection. He added that while there were plans, executions weren’t perfect, and that such moments are part of the T20 format.
Sooryavanshi didn’t just swing for the fences; his approach was marked by proper cricket shots rather than recklessness. His fearless start helped RR climb above the required run rate early, and the chase looked under control as the youngster paired aggression with restraint. In response, RR’s innings benefited from the teenager’s tempo, keeping the pressure on a capable RCB attack throughout the powerplay.
The chase faced a blip when Rajat Patidar struck a calculated 63 for RCB, keeping the visitors in contention. Yet Sooryavanshi’s electrifying start proved to be the turning point, and RR rode the momentum to seal the game with two overs to spare after reaching the target of 201. The performance cemented the young batsman’s status as a rising star and left fans buzzing about his potential in the tournament and beyond.
