Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Explosive 97 Leads Rajasthan Royals to Victory

In a stunning display of talent, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 97 runs off just 29 balls, leading Rajasthan Royals to a total of 243/8 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator. His explosive innings included a record-breaking number of sixes, setting a new benchmark for the season. Despite losing wickets in the final overs, the Royals maintained their aggressive approach, showcasing their batting prowess. This match highlights the rising star's potential and the excitement of the IPL.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 27, 2026, 22:17 IST

Sooryavanshi's Stellar Performance

In a thrilling IPL 2026 Eliminator match on Wednesday, Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showcased an extraordinary performance, scoring an impressive 97 runs off just 29 balls. His explosive innings propelled RR to a formidable total of 243/8 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The 15-year-old prodigy set the stage ablaze with his aggressive batting, reaching a rapid half-century and maintaining a high scoring rate throughout his innings.

Rapid Start for Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals began their innings with remarkable energy. In the third over, Sooryavanshi unleashed a barrage of 23 runs off SRH captain Pat Cummins, pushing RR to 45 without loss. He continued his onslaught, achieving a blistering half-century in just 16 balls, as the team raced to 63/0. The Royals concluded the powerplay with a commanding score of 80/0 after six overs.

Record-Breaking Sixes

During his remarkable innings, Sooryavanshi set a new record for the most sixes in a single IPL season, surpassing Chris Gayle's previous record of 59. However, his innings came to an end on the last ball of the eighth over when pacer Praful Hinge dismissed him, leaving Sooryavanshi just three runs shy of the fastest century in IPL history. His explosive knock included five fours and an astonishing 12 sixes, placing the Royals in a dominant position at 136/1 halfway through their innings.

Jurel Keeps the Momentum Going

In the 11th over, spinner Shivang Kumar took the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored 29 runs off 29 balls. Despite this setback, the Royals crossed the 150-run mark. Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel then took charge, scoring 17 runs in the next over bowled by Cummins, bringing RR to 168/2. Jurel quickly reached his half-century in just 20 balls but was dismissed shortly after, contributing 50 runs off 21 balls.

Final Overs Drama

Rajasthan continued their aggressive approach, surpassing the 200-run mark and reaching 207/3 after 15 overs. In the 16th over, Hinge struck again, taking the wicket of skipper Riyan Parag, who scored 26 runs off 12 balls. The Royals faced a flurry of wickets towards the end, with Donovan Ferreira (12), Dasun Shanaka (5), Jofra Archer (4), Nandre Burger (1), and Ravindra Jadeja (12*) contributing to a final score of 243/8 in their 20 overs.

Bowling Summary for SRH

For Sunrisers Hyderabad, Praful Hinge was the standout bowler, claiming three wickets for 54 runs. Other wicket-takers included Eshan Malinga (1/40), Shivang Kumar (1/19), and Nitish Reddy (1/12).