Making a spectacular start to the 2026 IPL season, the Rajasthan Royals defeated the Chennai Super Kings in their opening match. The team is now set to face the Gujarat Titans in their next fixture on April 4 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad . Ahead of this marquee clash, Rajasthan Royals' young sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi , has been making headlines, having captured everyone's attention with his batting prowess.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Impressive Performance in Practice
The Rajasthan Royals recently shared a practice video on social media, in which 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi is seen facing England's express pacer, Jofra Archer. The video shows Vaibhav playing big shots against Archer without a hint of fear. While even seasoned batsmen often struggle against Archer's blistering pace, Vaibhav displayed aggressive batting with remarkable confidence.
A Blistering Innings Against Chennai
In the very first match of the season, Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a magnificent batting performance against the Chennai Super Kings. He reached his half-century in just 15 balls-a feat considered exceptionally rapid. Vaibhav scored 52 runs off 17 balls, maintaining a staggering strike rate of 305.88. His innings featured 4 fours and 5 sixes, providing the team with a powerful start.
Impressive Statistics in His IPL Career
Vaibhav Suryavanshi made his IPL debut for the Rajasthan Royals in 2025. To date, he has played 8 matches and has amassed 304 runs at an impressive strike rate of 218.70. His record includes one century and two half-centuries. Notably, he holds the distinction of being the youngest batsman in IPL history to score a century.
A Memorable Century Against Gujarat
Vaibhav Suryavanshi also scored a magnificent century against the Gujarat Titans. He completed his century in just 35 balls-ranking as one of the fastest centuries in the history of the IPL. This stellar performance has firmly established him as a rising star in the cricketing world.