India’s teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has received unexpected praise from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise owners for his heroics in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026).
Vaibhav produced one of the craziest batting performances ever seen in IPL history as the teenage sensation completely destroyed Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowling attack in the IPL 2026 Eliminator at Mullanpur. The 15-year-old batting wonder smashed the bowlers all around the ground to take Rajasthan Royals into Qualifier 2 with a huge 47-run win over SRH.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi destroys SRH bowling attack to guide Rajasthan Royals into IPL 2026 Qualifier 2
The left-hander looked unstoppable and fearless with the bat. Even Australia captain Pat Cummins was not spared, as the teenager hammered four massive sixes against the SRH captain in a brutal assault that left the cricket world completely shocked.
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Vaibhav missed out on a sensational century by only three runs, as he hammered a breathtaking knock of 97 in just 29 balls at a mind-blowing strike rate of 334.48. During the innings, he smashed 5 fours and an unbelievable 12 sixes.
The IPL 2026 season has now turned into a dream journey for the Bihar teenager. Vaibhav is currently leading the Orange Cap race with 680 runs in only 15 matches and has become the first teenager in the world to score more than 600 runs in a single edition of the T20 competition. The Rajasthan Royals batter has already smashed 55 fours and 65 sixes this season.
Truly blown away by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Peshawar Zalmi CEO
After witnessing the 15-year-old opener’s brutal hitting in the ongoing IPL 2026, former Multan Sultans owner Ali Khan Tareen and Peshawar Zalmi’s CEO Javed Afridi could only sing praise for Vaibhav.
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Taking to X, Afridi shared an IPL post and wrote in the caption: “Man, I’m truly blown away by 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 97 runs of pure brilliance! The way he played total edge-of-the-seat stuff. Talent like this at such a young age is so rare & special. That’s exactly why leagues like our PSL are so important—that we need to create more platforms so our Pakistani boys get the same chance to showcase their talent & light up the world just like Vaibhav. Massive respect & love, kid. You’re a future superstar in the making! Keep rising 🤩.”
Man, I’m truly blown away by 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 97 runs of pure brilliance!
— Javed Afridi (@JAfridi10) May 28, 2026
The way he played total edge-of-the-seat stuff. Talent like this at such a young age is so rare & special.
That’s exactly why leagues like our PSL are so important that we need to create… https://t.co/SHaeYkiffT
Ali Tareen left speechless after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi destroys Chris Gayle’s six-hitting record
On the other hand, Tareen shared an ESPNCricinfo post showing the numbers that Vaibhav broke the record of most sixes in a single IPL season set by legendary Chris Gayle in the 2022 season. He called the Rajasthan Royals opener an unreal talent. The former Multan Sultans owner posted, X: “I don’t think we all realize how impressive and unreal this is. He’s not even 18 yet…”
I don’t think we all realise how impressive and unreal this is. He’s not even 18 yet… https://t.co/idwFCcmYO3
— Ali Khan Tareen (@aliktareen) May 28, 2026
Now, all eyes will be on Vaibhav when he takes the field on May 29 in another high-pressure game as Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans will lock horns against each other in Mullanpur in the Qualifier 2 to set the IPL 2026 date with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on May 31.
