Sooryavanshi Nears IPL Milestone with Explosive Batting

In a scintillating display of power-hitting, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, only 15, electrified the IPL Eliminator with an aggressive knock. His striking 97 from just 29 balls left seasoned bowlers, including Pat Cummins, struggling for answers. Though he narrowly missed a historic fastest century, his performance drew widespread admiration.

Sooryavanshi's innings, showcasing a dozen sixes, helped propel Rajasthan Royals to a strong start, with Yashasvi Jaiswal contributing a steady 29. However, despite the early momentum, the Royals' middle order faltered, leaving them at 243/8. Sunrisers Hyderabad capitalized on the latter half, stifling the scoring with timely wickets.

(With inputs from agencies.)