- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored fifty off 14 balls.
- The 15-year-old’s rapid fifty equals IPL record.
- Sooryavanshi’s explosive start propelled Rajasthan Royals forward.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad struggled to contain the teenager’s attack.
RR vs SRH Live:Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has delivered a batting masterclass at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium tonight. The fifteen-year-old prodigy reached a sensational half-century in just 14 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
His explosive start has propelled the Rajasthan Royals to a commanding position in the opening game at their traditional home. Sooryavanshi reached the milestone in the fifth over, punishing the Hyderabad pace attack.
The 14-ball fifty equals the record for the second-fastest half-century in IPL history. While Yashasvi Jaiswal holds the top spot with 13 balls, Sooryavanshi now shares the second rank with KL Rahul, Pat Cummins, and Romario Shepherd.
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Sunrisers Struggle To Stem The Flow
Eshan Malinga provided the only breakthrough for the visitors by dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal for 10. However, Sooryavanshi continued his onslaught, maintaining a strike rate well above 300 to keep the scoreboard ticking at a rapid pace.
Despite winning the toss and electing to bowl, Sunrisers Hyderabad found no early answers to the teenager’s range.
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Can SRH Counter Attack
As the match enters the middle overs, Hyderabad will rely on their spin department to stem the flow of runs. The Royals currently look poised to set a formidable target, leveraging the fast outfield and batting-friendly conditions in Jaipur.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will look to capitalise on the momentum he has gained early in the game. Sunrisers are in grave trouble if the youngster gets a century as he’s currently playing at 75 runs in 29 balls.
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