Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Record-Breaking Performance Cut Short by Mohammed Siraj's Yorker
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Left Writhing In Pain By Mohammed Siraj's Tricky Yorker In RR vs GT Clash. Watch
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In a thrilling IPL 2026 match, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals scored 36 runs off 16 balls before suffering an injury from a yorker bowled by Mohammed Siraj of Gujarat Titans. Despite the pain, Sooryavanshi continues to lead the run charts for his team, having made history as the youngest player to hit 100 sixes in T20 cricket.
- 01Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 36 runs off 16 balls, hitting three sixes and three fours.
- 02He became the fastest and youngest player to reach 100 sixes in T20 cricket.
- 03Mohammed Siraj dismissed Sooryavanshi with a yorker that caused him pain.
- 04Rajasthan Royals lost the match, chasing a target of 230 runs set by Gujarat Titans.
- 05Gujarat Titans scored 229/4, led by Shubman Gill's 84 runs.
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In the IPL 2026 clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showcased his explosive batting skills, scoring 36 runs off just 16 balls with three sixes and three fours. His aggressive start included a six off the very first ball he faced from Mohammed Siraj. However, a yorker from Siraj struck Sooryavanshi's ankle, causing him significant pain, yet he managed to continue batting despite a noticeable limp. Sooryavanshi has made history this season by becoming the fastest and youngest player to hit 100 sixes in T20 cricket, achieving this milestone in just 29 innings and 514 balls faced. The match saw Gujarat Titans set a formidable target of 229 runs, thanks to fifties from Shubman Gill (84 runs) and Sai Sudharsan (55 runs). Ultimately, Rajasthan Royals fell short in their chase, highlighting the challenge posed by the Titans' strong batting lineup.
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Sooryavanshi's performance is a significant boost for Rajasthan Royals, showcasing the potential of young talent in IPL.
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