New Delhi: Look at the ball and launch it over the ropes – that’s the mantra young batting sensation Vibhu Suryavanshi follows whenever he’s at the crease. After setting the Under-19 World Cup on fire, where he scored 175 in the final to lead India to the title earlier this year, Suryavanshi is now continuing his blistering form into IPL 2026.In IPL 2026, the 15-year-old from Samastipur, Bihar is doing what he does best – sending bowlers on a leather hunt with his power hitting.It is Suryavanshi. Rajasthan RoyalsThe highest run-scorer in IPL 2026 so far, scored 246 runs in 6 matches at an average of 41.00 and an impressive strike rate of 236.54.In fact, Suryavanshi himself admitted in an interview that if he stays at the crease for longer, he can take the game away from the opposition.“I am on the ground even if I dare to win, I can take it out of their hands if I dominate and play.” [For whatever duration I am on the ground, as long as I am using my skills, dominate and play, I can snatch the match from opponents’ hands]” said Suryavanshi on Doordarshan.
“I also spoke to my father – Hamisha Bola’s dream is half fulfilled, half is still to come. To play in the World Cup at senior level is the same dream of every player – to play for India and win. My focus right now is poor for India” Contribute [I also spoke to my father. He said I have fulfilled half of his dream, but half is still left, I need to play in the World Cup for the senior Indian team. Of course, every player shares the same dream: to play for the seniors and win for their country, India. That is my focus for India]” he said.In 13 IPL matches so far in his career, he has scored 498 runs at an average of 38.30 with a strike rate of 220.35, including one century and three fifties. He hit 42 fours and 44 sixes off 226 balls.Suryavanshi also praised former India cricketer Irfan Pathan, who called him a “special player” with a bright future.He added that if the youngster continues to develop at this pace and temperament, he has the potential to stay at the top level for many years.“Vaibhu Suryavanshi’s theory that the opposition needs big name bowlers 😉 This kid is a special player who is at a level many years before him,” Pathan wrote in an X post.
