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Anil Kumble Hails Vaibhav Suryavanshi for "Setting Up" Jasprit Bumrah

Legendary spinner Anil Kumble heaped praise on Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his fearless approach against Jasprit Bumrah. Kumble highlighted how Suryavanshi unusually dictated terms to the world-class bowler, setting him up for a slower ball. Suryavanshi's blistering 39 off 14 balls, alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal's 77*, powered RR to a strong total in a rain-affected match. RR's bowlers then restricted MI to secure their third consecutive win, keeping them top of the table.

Key Points: Kumble Praises Suryavanshi's Fearless Batting vs Bumrah

  • Suryavanshi smashed Bumrah for two sixes
  • Kumble praised his anticipation and strike rate
  • RR tops table with third straight win
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 77*
  • MI struggles continue with second loss
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"He sets Bumrah up.....": Anil Kumble lauds Vaibhav Suryavanshi's fearless batting

Anil Kumble lauds RR's Vaibhav Suryavanshi for dictating terms to Jasprit Bumrah in the IPL, highlighting his stunning 39 off 14 balls.

"He set the bowler up, not the other way around. - Anil Kumble"

New Delhi, April 8

Legendary spinner Anil Kumble praised Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his exceptional batting against Jasprit Bumrah, highlighting how the young batter unusually dictated terms against one of the world's best bowlers.

Kumble noted that Sooryavanshi cleverly anticipated Bumrah's variations, set him up for a slower ball, and capitalised with aggressive strokeplay, underlining his remarkable strike rate and consistent performances.

Sooryavanshi delivered a stunning display against ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah during his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against the Mumbai Indians in Guwahati. The contest was reduced to an 11-overs-a-side affair due to rain.

"Sooryavanshi makes it look easy against one of the world's best bowlers. First ball, he hits him for a six and then sets him up. He set the bowler up, not the other way around. We've generally seen Bumrah set up batters so many times, but here, Sooryavanshi set Bumrah up to bowl that slower ball on the third delivery, and he was waiting for it to hit him for another six. It was brilliant batting by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, just the way he strikes the ball and the consistency he has shown in terms of strike-rate. He is striking at close to 300 in every game and scoring more than 30 runs consistently, which is outstanding," Kumble said on JioHotstar.

Facing Bumrah for the first time in his career, Sooryavanshi smashed the ace seamer for two big sixes in the second over of RR's innings. Sooryavanshi's innings was short but electrifying. He scored a blistering 39 off just 14 balls.

The duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi took charge of the bowlers right from the first over. A blazing 32-ball 77* by Jaiswal and a stunning 14-ball 39 runs by Sooryavanshi helped RR reach 150/3 before bowlers restricted Mumbai Indians (MI) to 123/ 9 in this rain-truncated match in the ongoing IPL on Tuesday.

In the run-chase, MI could not find the right tempo and lost wickets regularly, with Burger (2/21), Sandeep (2/25) and Bishnoi (2/26) being the pick of the bowlers.

RR is at the top of the points table with three in three, delivering sensational results under skipper Riyan Parag. After starting off with a win against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), MI has failed against Delhi Capitals (DC) and RR and is at the seventh spot in the points table.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Watching from the US, and that was insane batting! Setting up Bumrah? That's not something you see every day. Kudos to the young man. Hope he gets a longer run in the team.
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Vikram M
Strike rate close to 300 in every game? That's not just good, that's phenomenal consistency. He's not just a flash in the pan. RR's scouting has been top-class this season.
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Priya S
Amazing innings! But let's not get carried away with one performance. IPL is a long tournament, and bowlers will study him now. The real test is maintaining this fearlessness. All the best to him!
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Rohit P
When Anil Kumble himself is praising you, you know you've done something special. Bumrah is a nightmare for most batters, but this kid played him like a club bowler. Jaw-dropping stuff!
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Michael C
As a cricket fan, this is what we tune in for. The established superstar vs. the fearless newcomer. Suryavanshi won that battle hands down. Brilliant entertainment.
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Kavya N
The confidence! To hit a six first ball against Bumrah and then plan for the next one... that's next-level game

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