{"id":22249,"date":"2025-04-24T21:57:32","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T16:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=591339"},"modified":"2025-04-24T21:57:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T16:27:32","slug":"rcb-vs-rr-bhuvneshwar-kumar-does-a-waqar-younis-to-14-year-old-vaibhav-suryavanshi-and-gets-him-out-next-over","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/cricket\/ipl\/rcb-vs-rr-bhuvneshwar-kumar-does-a-waqar-younis-to-14-year-old-vaibhav-suryavanshi-and-gets-him-out-next-over\/","title":{"rendered":"RCB vs RR: Bhuvneshwar Kumar does a \u2018Waqar Younis\u2019 to 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi \u2013 and gets him out next over"},"content":{"rendered":"

In an intense showdown at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during the 42nd match of IPL 2025, Bhuvneshwar Kumar<\/strong> reminded fans of a young Sachin-Waqar moment from 1989. Facing 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi<\/strong>, Bhuvneshwar first unsettled the teenager with a vicious short ball, then sent his stumps cartwheeling just an over later.<\/p>\n

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The moment: Bouncer that drew parallels with history<\/h3>\n

During the 4th over of Rajasthan Royals\u2019 chase, Bhuvneshwar bowled a sharp short delivery that climbed on the youngster:<\/p>\n

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Bhuvneshwar to Vaibhav Suryavanshi, no run<\/strong> \u2013 Dug short into the pitch, Suryavanshi attempted a pull, only to be beaten by bounce. He looked visibly surprised and gestured it was too high.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Much like Waqar Younis\u2019 fiery bouncer to a 16-year-old Sachin Tendulkar<\/strong> during the Karachi Test in 1989 \u2014 which bloodied the debutant\u2019s nose but didn\u2019t break his spirit \u2014 Bhuvneshwar\u2019s bouncer was a statement delivery.<\/p>\n

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Next over: Bhuvi finishes the job<\/h3>\n

The battle didn\u2019t last long. In the very next over, Bhuvneshwar returned with vengeance:<\/p>\n

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Bhuvneshwar to Vaibhav Suryavanshi, out Bowled!!<\/strong>
The teenager tried to cut, but the ball skidded through, knocking over his stumps.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi b Bhuvneshwar 16(12), 2 sixes<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Flashback: Sachin vs Waqar Younis, 1989<\/h3>\n

At just 16, Sachin Tendulkar<\/strong> was hit flush on the nose by a Waqar Younis bouncer in Karachi. Despite bleeding, he famously refused to retire hurt and went on to bat. That defining moment marked the arrival of a boy who would go on to become a legend.<\/p>\n

Bhuvneshwar\u2019s spell against Vaibhav felt like a modern-day echo of that encounter \u2014 a senior pacer testing a prodigy, only this time, with a wicket to his name.<\/p>\n

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Current match update: RCB vs RR, 42nd match, IPL 2025<\/h3>\n
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    RCB posted 205\/5 in 20 overs<\/strong>, powered by fifties from Virat Kohli (70 off 42)<\/strong> and Devdutt Padikkal (50 off 27)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Rajasthan Royals, in reply, are 52\/1 in 4.2 overs<\/strong>, needing 154 more runs in 94 balls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Yashasvi Jaiswal is batting on 35 off 14 balls<\/strong> (SR: 250), while Nitish Rana is yet to get off the mark<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Bhuvneshwar\u2019s early breakthrough may just tilt the game in RCB\u2019s favour.<\/p>\n

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    Why this matters<\/h3>\n

    Moments like these define IPL \u2014 where rising stars like Vaibhav Suryavanshi<\/strong> are tested by veterans like Bhuvneshwar Kumar<\/strong>. It\u2019s a reminder that cricket is not just about power hits and sixes, but also about raw skill, mental toughness, and iconic one-on-one duels.<\/p>\n

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    Disclaimer:<\/strong> This article is for informational and editorial purposes only and is not affiliated with the Indian Premier League or any official broadcaster. Match stats are subject to real-time changes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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