The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 He reached the fever pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Wednesday. In an eliminator clash, it’s do or die Rajasthan Royals (RR) opposite square Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Amidst the palpable tension of knockout cricket, a young prodigy stepped up to turn the high-pressure unit into his personal playground, effectively punching Rajasthan’s ticket to the next round of the tournament.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi shares heartwarming reaction after Sachin Tendulkar praises match-winning SRH knock
The story of the night was about teenage sensation RR, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The prodigy delivered an absolute masterclass in power-hitting that stunned fans and cricket pundits alike. Impressed by his magnificent knock, even the legendary cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar couldn’t contain his emotions and took to social media to highlight the youngster’s unique technical brilliance.
“Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s swing with the bat has been excellent. Even more remarkable is how beautifully he clears his front foot to create space for balls aimed at his feet. This freedom allows him to play as he wants. This shot was nothing short of spectacular!“Tendulkar wrote in X.
For any cricketer, a public pat on the back from the Master Blaster is the ultimate validation. When Suryavanshi was made aware of the accolade during an interview after the game, his reaction was a mix of pure humility and overwhelming joy, calling the moment definitely “a matter of pride”.
“It feels so good, sir. It motivates me. You told me about it; I had no idea. And of course everyone knows he is the God of Cricket. If he tweeted something like that, it’s a big deal for us to have a legend like him tweeting about us. So, of course, it’s a matter of pride“said a beaming Suryavanshi in a video uploaded to the IPL’s official website.
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Advance to Qualifier 2 with a win over SRH in RR Eliminator clash
Led by Suryavanshi’s historic knock, Rajasthan Royals booked their place in Qualifier 2 by completing a 47-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sent in to bat first, RR posted a mountain total, completing a massive 243 for 8 in the allotted 20 overs.
The foundation was completely laid by Suryavanshi, who scored a breathtaking 97 runs off just 29 balls at an astonishing strike rate of 334.48. He brought up his half-century in just 16 deliveries, launching a brutal onslaught of 5 fours and 12 powerful sixes. Next to it Yashasvi JaiswalActing as steady support with 29 off 29 balls, the duo put together a 125-run opening stand less than 8 down. Dhruv Jurel He then kept his foot on the gas, smashing 21 balls off the quick 50, while the skipper Rian Parag A quick-fire 26 off 12 was included to push the target well beyond SRH’s comfort zone. Among Hyderabad bowlers, Dust Hinge He was the pick of the lot, taking 3 wickets for 54 runs.
Chasing a formidable 244 for victory, Sunrisers’ reply fizzled right from the start. Speedster Jofra Archer tore through the top order, dismissing the explosive opener Abhishek Sharma For a duck over the very first, before removing the dangerous Ishan Kishi 33 for fast. Moderate contributions despite the struggle Nitish Kumar Reddy (20 of 38) and Impact Player Salil Arora (35 off 21), SRH simply couldn’t keep up with the ballooning demand.
Archer finished with stellar figures of 58 for 3 Nandre Burger‘s tight spell 2 for 26 and Ravindra Jadeja‘s restrictive 21 for 2. Hyderabad were eventually bowled out for 196 in 19.2 overs. Unsurprisingly, Suryavanshi was adjudged Man of the Match, capping off a truly historic night in New Chandigarh.
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