New Delhi: Vibhu Suryavanshi’s incredible IPL 2026 season reached another level after the 15-year-old smashed 97 off just 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the eliminator. gave Rajasthan Royals The batsman smashed 12 sixes during his explosive innings. Chris GayleHis tally reached 65, the longest record for most sixes in an IPL season.Brilliant bowling helped Rajasthan Royals beat SRH by 47 runs and qualify for Qualifier 2. Soon after the match, several cricket legends and public figures heaped praise on the youngster on social media.Sachin Tendulkar He praised the youngster’s batting technique and composure. “Vibhu Suryavanshi’s bat swing has been brilliant. Even more remarkable is how beautifully he clears his front foot to make room for balls hitting his legs,” Sachin described the innings as “nothing short of brilliant!”Yuvraj Singh described Suryavanshi as “incredible” while Suresh Raina described him as proof that “India’s future is in safe hands.” Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop praised the “rare quality” of his stroke play.Mohammad Kaif also praised the youngster, saying, “We are seeing a miracle, we are seeing a future star, we are seeing Vaibhav Suryavanshi, an amazing boy.”Former England captain Michael Vaughan made perhaps the boldest statement, writing: “He is the best T20 opener in the world..India must pick him…”Suryavanshi’s fearless batting has made him the breakout star of IPL 2026. Former South African captain AB de Villiers praised his composure under pressure, saying, “This level of awareness of the game in a knockout match is remarkable for someone so young”.Anil Kumble added that the pressure “just doesn’t affect him,” while Kagiso Rabada admitted that the youngster’s fearless approach was fascinating to watch.Even politician P Chidambaram added in the praise, calling the innings “brilliant”. With every match, Suryavanshi continues to build his reputation as one of cricket’s brightest young talents.
