Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Explosive 97 Leads Rajasthan Royals to 243 in IPL 2026 Eliminator
IPL 2026: 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 97 powers RR to 243/8
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In the IPL 2026 Eliminator, Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged 15, scored a remarkable 97 runs off 29 balls, propelling his team to a total of 243/8 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His innings included a record-breaking 12 sixes and nearly set the record for the fastest century in IPL history.
- 01Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 97 runs off just 29 balls, featuring 5 fours and 12 sixes.
- 02He broke the record for most sixes in an IPL season, surpassing Chris Gayle's previous record of 59.
- 03The Royals finished the powerplay at 80/0 and reached 136/1 at the halfway mark.
- 04Dhruv Jurel contributed significantly with a quickfire 50 off 21 balls.
- 05Praful Hinge from SRH took three wickets, finishing with figures of 3/54.
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In a thrilling IPL 2026 Eliminator match, Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showcased his extraordinary talent by scoring a blistering 97 runs off just 29 balls, leading his team to a formidable total of 243/8 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The 15-year-old's innings included five fours and an impressive twelve sixes, breaking the record for the most sixes in a single IPL season. Sooryavanshi's explosive performance set RR on a strong footing, as they ended the powerplay at 80/0 and reached 136/1 at the halfway mark. Dhruv Jurel also made a notable contribution with a quick 50 off 21 balls. Despite losing wickets towards the end, RR's aggressive batting ensured a challenging target for SRH. Praful Hinge was the standout bowler for SRH, claiming three wickets for 54 runs.
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The match showcased young talent in cricket, potentially inspiring youth participation in the sport.
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