Vibhu Suryavanshi, the 15-year-old batting sensation, continues to win hearts both on and off the field. While his fearless strokeplay has taken IPL 2026 by storm, his humility and respect for the legends of the game has earned him admiration outside cricket as well.beyond Rajasthan RoyalsEliminator clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the teenager was spotted touching legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar’s feet during the pre-match practice session, a gesture that quickly went viral among fans.The heart-wrenching moment occurred when Gavaskar and former India coach Sanjay Bangar were presenting the pre-match show at the ground with TV host Jitin Spru. Suryavanshi, who was warming up nearby, spotted the two and immediately stopped his training session and sought their blessings in traditional Indian style.However, the youngster didn’t just stop at winning hearts before the game. Later in the evening, he lit up the eliminator with an explosive innings. IPL Season 2026.The Rajasthan Royals opener smashed a brilliant 97 off just 29 balls, decimating the SRH bowling attack and sending RR to a massive 243/8. Before the match, the youngster was seen calmly meditating on the field but as soon as the game started, he wreaked havoc on the SRH bowlers with 12 sixes and five fours. Suryavanshi equalized. Suresh RainaThe record of fastest IPL playoff fifty in just 16 balls was also broken. Chris GayleRecord for most sixes in an IPL season. He narrowly missed out on a century after falling for 97 while attempting another big shot.
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Jofra Archer then starred with the ball, dismissing Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head and Ishan Kishan to bowl out SRH for 196 and end the IPL 2026 season with their first defeat against Rajasthan Royals since 2023.
