The Rajasthan Royals' journey in the IPL 2026 came to an end after a defeat against the Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2. Despite a stellar performance from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 96 runs, the Royals fell short with a total of 214 runs. The Titans successfully chased down the target with eight balls remaining, leading Sooryavanshi to reflect on the match. He acknowledged that the team was likely 10-12 runs short and took responsibility for not maintaining the strike during critical middle overs. In a post-match interview, he stated, "I should have kept more of the strike to myself during the middle overs, as it was challenging for new batters." His admission highlights his maturity at just 15 years old. Sooryavanshi's exceptional season saw him emerge as the highest run-scorer of the tournament, amassing 776 runs with an impressive strike rate of 237.30, further establishing his potential in the league.