Vaibhav Sooryavanshi records: Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) opening batter and teen cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name into the history books on Saturday during an IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The left-handed batter unleashed a breathtaking assault, racing to a half-century in just 15 balls for the third time in the season. By logging the milestone, he emerged as the first player in the history of IPL to record three such rapid fifties.
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Notably, he even edged explosive batters such as Rohit Sharma and Abhishek Sharma.
Vaibhav slams four sixes in opening over
The 15-year-old signalled his intent from the very outset, hammering Praful Hinge for four sixes in the opening over. His early onslaught left SRH reeling and the Jaipur crowd electrified. He continued with the blistering tempo, and ensured to dismantle the bowling attack with audacious strokeplay.
Cummins returns to the pitch
Meanwhile, SRH welcomed Pat Cummis, who recently recovered from a lumbar stress injury. Leading the side once again, he won the toss and sent RR to bat. Cummins replaced Dilshan Madushanka in the playing XI, while Praful Hinge succeeded Harsh Dubey. Speaking at the toss, Cummins exuded confidence despite his recent lay-off, saying he felt physically fit and well-prepared after undergoing training sessions.
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RR skipper Parag too seems confident
Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag admitted he would also have preferred to bowl, if he won the toss, but exhibited confidence in his team’s ability to defend a total. Highlighting familiarity with home conditions, he noted that the side had spent a good time training at the venue and comprehended the pitch’s behaviour well. He also hinted at minor tactical adjustments in the team combination.
Sooryavanshi: A star in the making
Meanwhile, Sooryavanshi’s latest masterclass underlines his growing stature as one of the most destructive batters in the league. His acumen to consistently deliver lightning-fast starts has added a new dimension to Rajasthan’s batting line-up.
As records continue to tumble, the young southpaw’s fearless approach is rapidly redefining the boundaries of T20 batting, making him one of the standout performers of IPL 2026.
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