Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The New Batting Prodigy of IPL

15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered a remarkable performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, scoring 97 runs off 29 balls. His coach, Manish Ojha, praised his explosive batting that led Rajasthan Royals into the next qualifying round. Sooryavanshi's overall season stats highlight his extraordinary impact.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 28-05-2026 22:16 IST | Created: 28-05-2026 22:16 IST
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The New Batting Prodigy of IPL
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo/ANI). Image Credit: ANI

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a rising star for the Rajasthan Royals (RR), showcased his remarkable batting prowess in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) with an explosive innings against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). His coach, Manish Ojha, described the performance as extraordinary and a rare sight in the tournament's history.

In a stunning display, the 15-year-old amassed 97 runs off just 29 balls, hitting 12 sixes and five fours to propel RR to a total of 243/8 in a crucial knockout match. Ojha expressed immense pride in witnessing Sooryavanshi's ascent to fame and global recognition.

RR triumphed over SRH by 47 runs, advancing to the second qualifier to meet Gujarat Titans. Sooryavanshi's season has been exceptional, tallying 680 runs in 15 matches with a notable average and strike rate. His aggressive playing style has marked him as a standout talent in this IPL season.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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