New Delhi, March 31: In a thrilling encounter of IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals showcased an impressive performance, defeating Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets. The match, held at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, saw 15-year-old batsman Vaibhav Suryaanshi shine brightly, scoring a remarkable half-century in just 15 balls. Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif expressed his admiration for Vaibhav’s performance.
Kaif was particularly impressed by Vaibhav’s explosive innings against Chennai. He took to his social media platform, ‘X,’ stating, “Last season, I felt that Vaibhav Suryaanshi was receiving hype too quickly. As an old-school cricketer, I believe there should be no rush in promoting young players. However, a year later, I think he is ready to take it to the next level. This 15-year-old can entertain and play match-winning innings.”
Vaibhav Suryaanshi displayed excellent form against Chennai Super Kings, thrilling fans with his aggressive batting during the powerplay. He completed his half-century in just 15 balls, becoming the third-fastest player in IPL history to achieve this feat. Overall, he scored 52 runs off 17 balls, hitting 4 fours and 5 sixes.
In partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav contributed to a solid opening stand, amassing 75 runs in just 6.2 overs. Thanks to Vaibhav’s explosive innings, Rajasthan Royals successfully chased down the target of 128 runs in a mere 12.1 overs. Yashasvi remained unbeaten with 38 runs off 36 balls, while Dhruv Jurel added 18 runs to the total.
Vaibhav Suryaanshi had already made headlines in IPL 2025 with his batting prowess, scoring a century in just 35 balls against Gujarat Titans. He was the second-fastest player to reach a half-century in IPL history. Across 7 matches, Vaibhav scored 252 runs at a strike rate of 206.
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