Not only the cricket community, but Vaibhav Suryavanshi has also gained fans among top politicians in the country. Shashi Tharoor said that he drops everything to watch the 15-year-old bat. After coming into the spotlight with a hundred in IPL 2025, Suryavanshi has been unstoppable. The young player continued his success in 2026.
Teenager Suryavanshi helps RR to win IPL with 78 runs off just 26 balls
Following his 15-ball fifty against Chennai Super Kings, Suryavanshi delivered again on Friday against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Chasing RCB’s score of 202/4, the Rajasthan Royals opener set the tone with 78 runs off just 26 balls, showcasing powerful hitting against bowlers like Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
After Yashasvi Jaiswal was out cheaply, Suryavanshi teamed up with DhruvJurel to rescue the Rajasthan Royals. They put together a second-wicket partnership of 108 runs in just 37 balls, pulling the game away from RCB. Suryavanshi’s dominance helped RR finish the powerplay at 97/1.
RR Team claim four wins in four matches
Outstanding fifties by Suryavanshi and Jurel led Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket victory over RCB, with two overs to spare, strengthening their top spot in the IPL 2026 Points Table. After batting first, RCB scored 201/8, thanks to a determined half-century from skipper Rajat Patidar (63).
Virat Kohli (32), Romario Shepherd (22), and VenkateshIyer (29) also contributed key runs. In response, Suryavanshi and Jurel, who scored 81 not out off 43 balls, formed a match-winning partnership. Krunal Pandya (2/30) attempted to shift the momentum with two quick wickets.
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