Rajasthan Royals' Dhruv Jurel Praises Young Star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Ahead of IPL 2026 Match
Admiration for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Dhruv Jurel, the wicketkeeper-batter for Rajasthan Royals (RR), has expressed his admiration for the young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, highlighting his impressive maturity as they prepare for their IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on April 10.
Sooryavanshi has been making headlines with his fearless batting style and remarkable composure under pressure. Since his debut IPL season last year, the 15-year-old has consistently showcased his skills, earning accolades from cricket experts who regard him as one of the most promising young players in Indian cricket.
In the ongoing IPL 2026 season, Sooryavanshi has maintained his strong performance, scoring a fifty and two additional scores above 30 in just three matches, solidifying his reputation as a reliable and fearless young batter for the Rajasthan Royals.
‘Whenever I See Him, I Feel Like Wow’
Dhruv Jurel is in awe of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s batting prowess and fearless mindset. Speaking on Star Sports before the match against RCB, Jurel remarked on how impressed he is by Sooryavanshi's ability to clear the boundary effortlessly, noting that his maturity is evident even during practice sessions.
Jurel stated, "Whenever I see him, I feel like, wow. I can’t believe my eyes that a 14-15-year-old is hitting sixes so easily. His maturity shines through in net sessions as well."
Impressive Stats and Batting Approach
So far in IPL 2026, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored 122 runs, including a fifty, with an impressive average of 40.66 and a strike rate of 248.97. He holds the record for the joint-third fastest fifty in IPL history, achieving this milestone in just 15 balls, showcasing his explosive batting capabilities.
Jurel further emphasized that Sooryavanshi is not just a reckless hitter; he approaches each ball thoughtfully, creating mental scenarios to understand field placements. "He is not swinging blindly at every delivery. He assesses the fielders and plays accordingly," Jurel added.
Jurel concluded by expressing the team's gratitude for having such a mature young player on their roster, stating, "It’s refreshing to see such maturity in someone so young. We are fortunate to have him on our team."
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's IPL Journey
Last season, Sooryavanshi emerged as a standout player for the Rajasthan Royals, scoring 252 runs, including a century and a fifty, with an average of 36 and a strike rate of 206.55 over seven innings.
In his IPL career to date, he has accumulated 374 runs, featuring one century and three fifties, with an average of 37.40 and a strike rate of 218.71 across just 10 innings, marking his rapid ascent as one of the most exciting young talents in the league.