Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Shines as Rajasthan Royals Defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 Eliminator
Watch: Kavya Maran greets Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after SRH exit IPL 2026
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In a thrilling IPL 2026 Eliminator, Rajasthan Royals defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs, with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scoring 97 runs off 29 balls. His performance, which included 12 sixes, captivated fans and led to a memorable post-match greeting with SRH co-owner Kavya Maran.
- 01Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 97 runs off 29 balls, hitting 12 sixes and 5 fours.
- 02His innings featured a strike rate of over 334, setting records in IPL playoff history.
- 03Sooryavanshi surpassed Chris Gayle's record for the most sixes in a single IPL season.
- 04Jofra Archer took three wickets, helping to restrict SRH's chase effectively.
- 05Rajasthan Royals will face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 for a spot in the IPL 2026 final.
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In the IPL 2026 Eliminator, Rajasthan Royals secured a commanding victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. The spotlight was on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who delivered a remarkable performance, scoring 97 runs off just 29 balls, including 12 sixes and 5 fours, achieving a strike rate exceeding 334. This explosive knock not only propelled Rajasthan Royals to a total of 243/8 but also set several records, including breaking Chris Gayle's record for the most sixes in a single IPL season. Following the match, SRH co-owner Kavya Maran was seen greeting Sooryavanshi, a moment that quickly went viral among fans. While Rajasthan's batting dominated, Jofra Archer's three wickets ensured that SRH struggled in their chase, ultimately being bowled out for 196 runs in 19.2 overs. With this win, Rajasthan Royals advance to Qualifier 2, where they will compete against Gujarat Titans for a place in the IPL 2026 final.
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The match showcased emerging talent in Indian cricket, particularly highlighting the abilities of young players like Sooryavanshi.
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