Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his stunning start to the IPL with another explosive innings, underlining why he is being spoken about as one of the most exciting young batters in the tournament.
15-year-old sets the tone with fearless batting
In four innings so far, Suryavanshi has scored 200 runs at a strike rate of 266.67, striking 18 fours and 18 sixes. His scores of 52 off 17, 31 off 18, 39 off 14 and 78 off 26 show a clear pattern — fast starts, clean hitting and no hesitation against top bowlers.
In the latest innings, he smashed 78 off just 26 balls, hitting 8 fours and 7 sixes before falling after another dominant display. The knock ended a phase where he had already taken control of the game, making the bowling look ordinary.
Fearless approach against top bowling attacks
What stands out is not just the scoring rate but the opposition he has faced. He has taken on experienced bowlers including Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood in this season, and in earlier matches even tested himself against Jasprit Bumrah without hesitation.
Despite his age, his shot selection has looked clear and confident. He picks lengths early and commits fully, especially through the leg side where most of his sixes have come.
Suryavanshi’s impact has already been significant for his side, with consistent quick scoring at the top of the order changing match situations early. At just 15, his ability to dominate established international bowlers has made him one of the standout stories of the season so far.
The last four innings have shown a level of intent and control rarely seen at this age, with consistent aggressive starts and no sign of hesitation. Full credit has also gone to Rajasthan Royals for backing him and giving him a clear role at the top