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Teen Sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Era Has Begun, Says Saba Karim

Former India cricketer Saba Karim has declared that the era of 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has just begun following his explosive 78-run innings for Rajasthan Royals. Sooryavanshi's fearless knock of 78 off just 26 balls helped RR secure a fiery start against RCB's bowling attack. Karim praised the teenager's abundant talent, confident stroke play, and mature approach against both pace and spin. RCB pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar also credited Sooryavanshi for taking the game away from his team during the powerplay.

Key Points: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Era Begins: Karim on Teen's 78-Run Blitz

  • 15-year-old's explosive 78 off 26 balls
  • Praised for mature stroke play
  • Took game away from RCB in powerplay
  • Comfortable against pace and spin
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The era of Sooryavanshi has just begun: Saba Karim

Saba Karim hails 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his explosive 78 off 26 balls for RR. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also praises the teen's mature batting.

"It feels like the era of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has just begun, and it's a pleasure to watch him bat. - Saba Karim"

New Delhi, April 11

Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Saba Karim highlighted the emergence of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who set the pace with an explosive 78-run innings, continuing his impressive performance at the top of the order. Karim stated that the 15-year-old's 'era has just begun.'

Currently, the world is abuzz about Sooryavanshi's ability to face some of the finest fast bowlers without hesitation, helping Rajasthan Royals (RR) achieve fiery starts in the IPL 2026 powerplay. On Friday, bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood faced the challenge as Sooryavanshi targeted the experienced RCB duo, scoring 78 runs off 26 balls.

"This was an astounding display. It feels like the era of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has just begun, and it's a pleasure to watch him bat. There is an abundance of talent, combined with confident stroke play and a mature approach. He looked equally comfortable against pace and quality spin, with shots all around the wicket. It also seemed like he was building towards a hundred, after his aggressive start in the Powerplay. He began rotating the strike and looking for singles. Unfortunately, it didn't materialise, but it reflects a very sound mindset," Karim told JioStar.

Earlier, RCB's senior pacer Bhuvneshwar had also reserved special praise for Sooryavanshi during the post-match press conference, admitting that he took the game away from RCB in the early stages of the chase.

"It's a T20 game. Yes, he is young, but he is batting very well and very maturely. We never feel that somebody is trashing us. If a 15-year-old can bat like this, whether he is a 25-year-old or 15-year-old, it's part of T20 cricket. The way he is hitting shots - he is not slogging, he is playing proper cricket shots. For a 15-year-old, he is too mature. He deserves all the credit for the way he is batting. The way Vaibhav batted in the powerplay, he took the game away from us," Bhuvneshwar said after the game.

- IANS

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Priya S
Saba Karim is right, his era has begun. But let's not put too much pressure on the kid. We've seen young talents fade after early hype. The BCCI and RR need to manage him carefully.
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Rohit P
78 off 26 in a chase! That's not just talent, that's killer instinct. The way Bhuvi praised him says it all. When an experienced bowler acknowledges you like that, you know you've arrived. 🔥
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Michael C
Watching from Australia, this is incredible. A 15-year-old dominating an IPL game? The pipeline of Indian batting talent seems endless. Great for the global game.
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Shreya B
So proud! He's playing proper cricket shots, not just slogs. That's what makes him special. Hope he keeps his head on his shoulders and his parents guide him well. All the best, beta!
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Nikhil C
Respectfully, I think we should temper our expectations. One great innings doesn't make an era. Let him play a full season, face different bowlers and conditions. The media hype machine is already in overdrive.

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