Dhruv Jurel Joins Elite Rajasthan Royals 500-Run Club in IPL 2026
IPL 2026: Dhruv Jurel joins Parag, Samson in elite RR 500-run club
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In the IPL 2026 Eliminator, Rajasthan Royals' Dhruv Jurel scored a half-century, surpassing 500 runs in the season. He joins Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson as the only Royals to achieve this feat. Rajasthan posted a total of 243 runs, led by 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive 97 runs.
- 01Dhruv Jurel has scored 508 runs in IPL 2026, becoming the third Royals player to surpass 500 runs in a season.
- 02Jurel recorded six 50-plus scores this season, tying with notable players in franchise history.
- 03Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 97 runs off 29 balls, setting a record for the most sixes in a single IPL season.
- 04Rajasthan Royals achieved a total of 243 runs in their Eliminator match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- 05Praful Hinge was the standout bowler for SRH, taking 3 wickets for 54 runs.
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In a thrilling IPL 2026 Eliminator match, Rajasthan Royals' wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel made headlines by scoring a half-century, bringing his season total to 508 runs, thus becoming the third player in franchise history to surpass the 500-run mark in a single season, joining Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson. Jurel's performance included six 50-plus scores, placing him among the most consistent performers for the Royals. The match also featured a remarkable innings from 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 97 runs off just 29 balls, breaking the record for the most sixes in a single IPL season. The Royals posted a formidable total of 243 runs, while SRH's Praful Hinge emerged as the top bowler with 3 wickets for 54 runs. Despite losing wickets towards the end, Rajasthan's strong batting display set them up for a commanding position in the match.
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The performance of Dhruv Jurel and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi enhances the visibility and competitiveness of Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
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