Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Stunning Century Leads Rajasthan Royals to 228 Against SRH

In an electrifying match, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a stunning century, leading Rajasthan Royals to a total of 228 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His explosive performance, along with contributions from Dhruv Jurel and Donovan Ferreira, set a challenging target for SRH. The match showcased Sooryavanshi's talent as he hit 12 sixes and five fours, making it a memorable outing for the young cricketer. As both teams vie for their fifth win of the season, the stage is set for an exciting chase.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 25, 2026, 22:30 IST

Sooryavanshi's Remarkable Century Fuels RR's Innings

In a thrilling match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a remarkable century, propelling Rajasthan Royals to a total of 228 runs for 6 wickets in their 20 overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

To secure their fifth victory of the season, RR must defend this score, while SRH aims to chase it down for their own fifth win. Sooryavanshi's explosive innings of 103 runs off just 37 balls, featuring five fours and an impressive 12 sixes, alongside Dhruv Jurel's solid contribution of 51 runs from 35 balls, set the stage for a formidable total. A late surge from Donovan Ferreira, who scored 33 runs in 13 balls, further boosted RR's score.

Explosive Start in Powerplay

After SRH chose to bowl first, Sooryavanshi quickly made amends for his previous golden duck by hitting four consecutive sixes off Praful Hinge in the opening over.

Yashasvi Jaiswal attempted to join the scoring spree but fell to Eshan Malinga, caught by Heinrich Klaasen after scoring 10 runs off 8 balls, leaving RR at 40 for 1 in just 2.2 overs.

Dhruv Jurel capitalized on a returning Pat Cummins, striking two fours to help RR reach 50 runs in four overs, while Sooryavanshi continued his assault, hitting a four and a six against Eshan in the fifth over.

Sooryavanshi reached his half-century in just 15 balls, concluding the powerplay with RR at 76 for 1.

Dominance in Middle Overs

As spinner Shivang Kumar entered the attack, Sooryavanshi and Jurel maintained their aggressive approach, adding 16 runs in one over, including a six from each player. They crossed the 100-run mark in the ninth over.

By the end of the tenth over, RR stood at 112 for 1, with Sooryavanshi on 76 not out and Jurel on 25.

Sooryavanshi continued to dominate, hitting two fours and a six in the 11th over, while Jurel reached his third fifty of the tournament in the next over, scoring 61 runs off 35 balls, including eight fours and a six. The partnership of 112 runs was broken when Nitish Kumar Reddy dismissed Jurel.

Late Flourish and Conclusion

Sooryavanshi reached his second IPL century in just 36 balls, hitting a six, a four, and another six in the 14th over, but was dismissed for 103 runs shortly after, leaving RR at 170 for 3.

Donovan Ferreira and captain Riyan Parag continued the innings, but Parag fell for 7 runs off 9 balls, reducing RR to 191 for 4.

In the 18th over, Ferreira hit Sakib for a six and a four, bringing RR past the 200-run mark. However, Ferreira's innings ended at 33 runs off 16 balls, caught by Klaasen. RR concluded their innings at 228 for 6, with Jofra Archer and Ravindra Jadeja remaining not out.

Eshan Malinga was the standout bowler for SRH, taking 2 wickets for 38 runs, while Cummins, Hinge, Sakib, and Nitish each claimed a wicket.