Vaibhav Suryavanshi Shines with Century in IPL 2026 Despite Rajasthan Royals' Loss
"He has made a list of good players he would hit for a four or six off the first ball" - Aakash Chopra lauds Vaibhav Suryavanshi's IPL 2026 century
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricketer, scored a remarkable century for Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2026 match against SunRisers Hyderabad, hitting 103 runs off 37 balls. Despite his record-breaking performance, the Royals lost the match as SRH chased down the target of 229 runs with five wickets in hand.
- 01Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 103 runs off 37 balls for Rajasthan Royals.
- 02He set multiple records, including being the first batter to hit four sixes in the first over of an IPL innings.
- 03Suryavanshi is the fastest player to reach 1,000 T20 runs and 50 IPL sixes.
- 04Jofra Archer's bowling was a highlight for Rajasthan, with 2 wickets for 34 runs.
- 05SunRisers Hyderabad successfully chased down the target of 229 runs.
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In a thrilling IPL 2026 match on April 25, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 15-year-old sensation, scored a blistering 103 runs off 37 balls for the Rajasthan Royals against the SunRisers Hyderabad in Jaipur. His innings included five fours and an impressive 12 sixes, making him the first player to hit four sixes in the first over of an IPL innings. Despite his record-breaking performance, which also saw him become the fastest to reach 1,000 T20 runs and 50 IPL sixes, the Royals could not secure a victory as SRH chased down the target of 229 runs with five wickets remaining. Jofra Archer was a standout performer for the Royals, taking 2 wickets for 34 runs. The match highlighted both Suryavanshi's potential and the challenges faced by the Royals in their bowling and fielding efforts.
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Suryavanshi's performance has generated excitement among fans and scouts alike, showcasing the potential of young talent in Indian cricket.
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