In a thrilling match on Friday, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old batting talent for Rajasthan Royals (RR), scored 78 runs off just 26 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. His performance was pivotal in helping RR chase down RCB's total of 201 runs with two overs to spare. Sooryavanshi, who currently holds the Orange Cap with 200 runs in four matches, credited his father, Sanjiv, and RR support staff member Romi Bhinder for their guidance, emphasizing the need to stay grounded. He expressed that his focus is on playing the ball rather than the bowler, and he aims to maintain his concentration despite the attention he is receiving. Former Indian cricketer Murali Kartik, who interviewed him post-match, echoed this sentiment, advising Sooryavanshi to remain humble and focused on his journey ahead.