New Delhi: A dominant outing with the bat could not stop Vibhu Suryavanshi from making history as the teenage sensation rewrote the record books. Rajasthan RoyalsLucknow Supergiants were defeated by 40 runs in Lucknow on Wednesday.The 15-year-old opener managed just 8 off 11 balls in the low-scoring encounter at the Ekana Stadium, but his brief stay proved historic. Suryavanshi became the youngest ever player to reach 500 IPL runs, surpassing Prithvi Shaw (19 years and 164 days), and became the fastest player to reach the milestone in just 227 balls – 33 short of the previous record holder, Australia’s Glenn Maxwell.Despite a lean exit, records were broken.At just 15 years and 26 days, Suryavanshi continues to redefine early success in the IPL. Former RR captain Sanju Samson (19 years and 195 days) is now third in the list of youngest players to score 500 runs. Despite Wednesday’s quiet knock, the youngster is RR’s top scorer this season with 254 runs, including two explosive half-centuries off just 15 balls – joint third fastest in league history.Overall, Suryavanshi’s numbers illustrate his impact: 506 runs in 14 matches at an average of 36.14 and an astonishing strike rate of over 213. His reputation was cemented last season with a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans – the fastest by an Indian in IPL history and the second fastest overall.Ravindra Jadeja shines as RR Bounceback.While Suryavanshi broke the record, it was Ravindra Jadeja who anchored the victory with a dominant all-round display. His unbeaten 43, coupled with a crucial wicket, earned him the Player of the Match award, which he named after his wife Ryuba Jadeja.Jadeja admitted that the pitch was difficult, with seams and swing strokes making play difficult, prompting him to adopt a patient attitude. With the ball, he changed his pace smartly, even joking about keeping it “in his pocket” after outfoxing Nicolas Poorn.RR skipper Ryan Prag felt his team fell a little short with the bat, suggesting a total of around 180 was possible. However, the bowlers led by Jofra Archer and Nandre Berger made the target more than assured.The win moves Rajasthan Royals to second place in the points table, while Lucknow Supergiants are near the bottom.
