Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's coach calls his SRH knock one of IPL's rarest innings
Patna, May 28
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's coach Manish Ojha hailed the Rajasthan Royals young batting sensation for his explosive and entertaining batting displays in the ongoing Indian Premier League, saying the youngster's latest knock against the Sunrisers Hyderabad was a truly exceptional innings rarely witnessed in the tournament's history.
Ojha said watching Vaibhav rise to prominence and gain worldwide recognition has been a proud and emotional moment for him as a coach.
The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi made 97 runs off just 29 balls with the help of 12 sixes and five fours against SRH, which helped his side post 243/8 in the knockout clash.
"The way Vaibhav is batting is very exciting and aggressive. The performance he delivered in the last match is one that has been played very rarely in IPL history. As a coach, it's a matter of great pride for me that our child is making a name for himself in the world," Ojha told ANI.
Following Sooryavanshi's innings, RR thrashed SRH by 47 runs in the Eliminator clash and qualified for the second qualifier, where they will face Gujarat Titans for a spot in the IPL 2026 final, where the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are already waiting.
In this season, Sooryavanshi has smashed 680 runs in 15 innings at an average of 45.33 and a strike rate of 242.85, including a century and four fifties, with a best score of 103. He has smashed 55 fours and 65 sixes in 280 balls faced.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The way he dismantled SRH was pure carnage. But I hope the RR management doesn't overburden him with expectations. He's just 15 years old! Let him enjoy the game and develop naturally. Too many young talents fade away after initial success.
Absolutely brilliant knock! But let's be honest, the SRH bowling was pretty ordinary that day. Still, you can only hit what's bowled, and Vaibhav did that in style. 12 sixes in T20 cricket is madness. Hope he gets to play for India soon! 🇮🇳💪
As a Patna girl, seeing a Bihar boy making waves in IPL makes me so proud! Our state doesn't get enough recognition in cricket. Vaibhav is showing the world that talent exists everywhere, not just in Mumbai or Delhi. Keep going champ ⚡
Impressive but let's not get carried away. IPL is one thing, international cricket is another beast. I've seen many young players dominate IPL and struggle in domestic red-ball cricket. Hope he works on his technique against quality spin and swing. Still, great entertainment value for sure!
I've been watching IPL since 2008, and this knock genuinely reminded me of Chris Gayle's 175* or Brendon McCullum's 158*. The kid has incredible hand-eye coordination and raw power. What a find by RR scouts! Looking forward to seeing him in the final vs RCB 😎
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