Murali Kartik Praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Fearless Batting Style
Murali Kartik Identifies Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's One Trait Even Brian Lara Would Have Envied
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Former Indian cricketer Murali Kartik has compared 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless batting style to that of Virender Sehwag, suggesting that even Brian Lara would envy his power-hitting. Sooryavanshi, currently leading the IPL 2026 with 400 runs, showcases remarkable consistency and confidence against top bowlers.
- 01Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the first player in IPL 2026 to score over 400 runs.
- 02He has an impressive average of 44.44 with one century and two fifties.
- 03Murali Kartik highlights Sooryavanshi's power-hitting ability as enviable even to Brian Lara.
- 04Kartik compares Sooryavanshi's fearless approach to that of Virender Sehwag.
- 05Sooryavanshi scored 43 runs off just 16 balls in a recent match against Punjab Kings.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricket prodigy, is making waves in the IPL 2026 season, currently leading the tournament with 400 runs in nine matches at an average of 44.44. Former Indian cricketer Murali Kartik has drawn comparisons between Sooryavanshi and West Indies legend Brian Lara, praising the young player's power-hitting ability. Kartik noted that Lara would have admired Sooryavanshi's technique, particularly his still head and powerful bat swing. He likened Sooryavanshi's fearless batting style to that of Virender Sehwag, emphasizing the young cricketer's confidence in taking on formidable bowlers like Josh Hazlewood and Jasprit Bumrah. Sooryavanshi's consistent performance includes scores of 52, 31, 39, 78, 0, 46, 8, 103, and 43, with his latest contribution being a rapid 43 runs off 16 balls against Punjab Kings.
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