At the ACA Stadium, a 15-year-old kid turned a tricky chase into a highlight reel and just like that, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi announced himself to the IPL in style.

Chase that flipped in minutes

Rajasthan Royals were staring at a stiff 202-run target after interruptions delayed the start. The conditions weren't easy. The pitch had seen rain, the outfield wasn't at its quickest. None of that mattered to Sooryavanshi. He walked in and started like he had nothing to lose. Fifteen balls later, he had his half-century.

By the time he was done, he had smashed 78 off just 26 balls, tearing apart the Bengaluru attack with eight fours and seven sixes.

Powerplay carnage

Even after Yashasvi Jaiswal fell early for 13, the momentum didn't dip. If anything, it accelerated. Sooryavanshi took complete control. He targeted lengths, picked gaps, and cleared boundaries with ease.

Rajasthan Royals raced to 97/1 in the powerplay. That's not just their highest ever powerplay score. It's the highest by any team this season.

The turning point

By the time Sooryavanshi got out, the game was already slipping away from Bengaluru. Rajasthan needed just 73 runs off 71 balls. The equation had flipped completely. There was a brief wobble after his dismissal. A couple of quick wickets gave Bengaluru a flicker of hope.

Jurel finishes the job

While Sooryavanshi lit the fire, Dhruv Jurel made sure it didn't burn out. He played a calm, controlled knock under pressure. An unbeaten 81 off 43 balls guided Rajasthan home with ease. Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with a steady 24*, playing the perfect supporting role. Rajasthan Royals chased down 202 with two overs to spare and six wickets in hand.

RCB's fight before the collapse

Earlier in the evening, things didn't look great for Bengaluru. They were in deep trouble at 125/7. That's when Rajat Patidar stepped up. Leading from the front, he scored a gritty 63 off 40 balls, holding the innings together.

At the top, Virat Kohli gave them a quick start with 32 off 16, but couldn't convert it into something bigger. The late push came from Venkatesh Iyer (29 off 15)* and Romario Shepherd (22 off 11), helping RCB reach a competitive 202. At that point, it looked like a match-winning total. Turns out, it wasn't even close.

A star is born

Every IPL season throws up a new name. A new story, this felt like one of those moments. At just 15, Sooryavanshi didn't just score runs. He took the Orange Cap right out of his teammate's hands that doesn't happen often and it definitely doesn't happen like this. Guwahati came for a match, they witnessed the arrival of something special.