Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Stellar Performance Leads Rajasthan Royals to 214 Against Gujarat Titans

Rajasthan Royals' Remarkable Comeback

In a thrilling match at Mullanpur on Friday, 15-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored an impressive 96 runs off 47 balls, helping the Rajasthan Royals recover from a shaky start to post a total of 214/6 in their 20 overs against the Gujarat Titans during the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2.

Sooryavanshi's explosive innings was crucial in lifting the Royals from a precarious position of 13/2, showcasing his talent and resilience. Additionally, Donovan Ferreira contributed significantly with a quick-fire 38 runs off just 11 balls, further bolstering the team's total.

Early Struggles for Rajasthan Royals

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Rajasthan faced immediate challenges as the Gujarat Titans' pace attack struck early. Mohammed Siraj dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal for a mere 1 run in the first over, followed by Kagiso Rabada taking out Dhruv Jurel, leaving the Royals in a dire situation at 13/2 within just two overs.

Sooryavanshi's Counterattack

Sooryavanshi quickly turned the tide by aggressively targeting Siraj, hitting three boundaries in the third over. By the end of the Powerplay, the Royals had recovered to 70/2, thanks to his efforts alongside Ravindra Jadeja, who unfortunately had to retire hurt due to elbow discomfort.

Despite Jadeja's exit, captain Riyan Parag stepped in and launched an aggressive assault, scoring 18 runs in the ninth over. However, his innings was cut short by Holder in the tenth over, leaving RR at 103/3.

Wickets Fall but Sooryavanshi Shines

As wickets continued to tumble, Sooryavanshi reached his sixth fifty of the season in just 31 balls. He showcased his power hitting by smashing a six and two fours off Holder in the 16th over, bringing the score to 154/5.

In the following over, he continued his onslaught, hitting two sixes off Washington Sundar, bringing him close to a century. However, Rabada ended his innings in the 18th over, dismissing him for 96 runs, which included eight fours and seven sixes.

Ferreira's Late-Game Explosion

Donovan Ferreira entered the scene and played a pivotal role in the final overs, scoring 39 runs in the last two overs, including an astonishing 27 runs in the final over against Rashid Khan, which featured four sixes. This explosive finish propelled RR to a formidable total of 214/6.

For the Gujarat Titans, Rabada and Holder were the standout bowlers, each taking two wickets, with figures of 2/35 and 2/27 respectively.