The cricketing world was united in admiration Rajasthan Royals (RR) young Vaibhav Suryavanshi made one of the most sensational shots Indian Premier League history in the period IPL 2026 Counter eliminator Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mullanpur. Just 15 years old, the left-hander lit up the stadium with 97 off just 29 deliveries, leaving former cricketers, commentators and fans in complete disbelief.
Although Suryavanshi narrowly missed out on a historic century, his fearless approach and extraordinary ball-striking turned the high-pressure knockout encounter into a display of raw talent and fearless ambition. Social media platforms were abuzz with praise as several members of the cricketing fraternity hailed the teenager for redefining aggressive batting on one of the biggest stages of T20 cricket.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi tore apart the SRH bowling attack with a dazzling knock
Playing in a crucial contest, Suryavanshi showed no sign of nerves from the moment he came on. The youngster attacked the Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers relentlessly and made the power play a nightmare for the opposition. Using lightning quick hands and exceptional timing, Rajasthan Royals unleashed powerful sixes all over the batter’s ground. He dominated both pace and spin with equal confidence, blending a bold strokeplay with remarkable composure.
At the end of his stunning innings, Suryavanshi smashed five boundaries and an astonishing 12 sixes to help Rajasthan Royals take complete control of the contest early on. His clean hitting and fearless intent have drawn comparisons with some of the most devastating T20 batting the game has ever seen. Several former players praised the youngster’s confidence in the knockout match, with many describing the innings as one of the greatest displays by a young batsman in IPL history.
The youngster equals Suresh Raina’s playoff record
The 15-year-old prodigy raced to his half-century in just 16 deliveries, equaling the record for the fastest fifty in IPL playoff history earlier held by the former Chennai Super Kings star. Suresh Raina. As the innings progressed, excitement grew around the prospect of Suryavanshi breaking Chris Gayle’s record of 30-ball centuries in T20 cricket. The youngster looked unstoppable and looked ready to create another historic moment.
However, heartbreak came in the eighth over when he was dismissed for 97 off just 29 balls, falling agonizingly short of a record-breaking hundred. Suryavanshi’s dejected stand after missing the milestone quickly became one of the defining images of IPL 2026. Despite the disappointment, the fans inside the stadium started cheering for the youngster as he produced an innings that will be remembered for years.
Even though the century record faded, Suryavanshi still managed to create history during his breathtaking knock. Rajasthan Royals’ opener smashed and crossed his 60th six in the season Chris GayleLong-standing record with 59 maximums in one IPL edition in 2012.
Riding on Suryavanshi’s heroics, Rajasthan went on to post a huge total in the allotted 20 overs. Except for the left-hander, Dhruv Jurel He contributed a valuable 50 off 21 balls. In the end, the Kings ended on 243/8.
The reaction of the brotherhood is as follows:
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’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!
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 27, 2026
Boss baby broke the world boss record! Great to watch this incredible kid 🔥 #unreal #VaibhavSooryavanshi #SRHvsRR @IPL
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) May 27, 2026
We have no words for you, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 🔥
Baby Boss, FOR REAL! 💗😭 pic.twitter.com/RX6hBRU4bv
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 27, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Take a bow 🫡 #iplt20 #IPL2026 #RRvsSRH @rajasthanroyals @IPL
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) May 27, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 97(29) in 15th over in first playoff.
He was one hit away from breaking Gayle’s fastest century record.
Individual score 97 in 8 overs. Could have been 200 in T20.
It was crazy to imagine what records Vaibhav would break https://t.co/RVmpmyrh3N— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) May 27, 2026
He is the best T20 opener in the world .. India should pick him… https://t.co/7BWRv1X5lL
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 27, 2026
Very special again from Vaibav Sooryavanshi. 97(29) in first IPL playoff match. This is also a rare quality of his batting.
– Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) May 27, 2026
Unfortunately, Sooryvanshi misses out on a century record. But how much the young man beat! It caused utter confusion with its incredible impact. It may have also sealed the fate of the match
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) May 27, 2026
Heartbreaking for wonder boy Vaibhav Suryavanshi 🙁
He came really close to breaking the record of fastest century in IPL history 🥹#VaibhavSuryavanshi #SRHvsRR #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/VTDgfLWXRn— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 27, 2026
You have heard of the very popular 97s but the one by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was out of this world. Posterity will long remember this 29-ball 97 – like Muhammad Ali in the ring, floating like a butterfly and stung like a bee!#RRvsSRH #IPL2026
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) May 27, 2026
We see a miracle, we see a future star, we see Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the wonder boy. Jaw-droppingly, he broke all-rounder Chris Gayle’s record for most sixes in his first full IPL season. And he is only 15 years old. Opposing players, owners and all…
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) May 27, 2026
15 YEAR OLD VAIBHAV SOORYAVANSHI PLAYED AN INNING OF LIFE.
– Hats off, Vaibhav! Everyone is proud of you. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1L0QCSciX6
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 27, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is 10 yards short of the fastest hundred in IPL history, hitting a deep third for 97 after 12 sixes in 29 balls. Cricket’s answer to Pele is an incredible strike
— Matt Roller (@mroller98) May 27, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi missed the Fastest century in IPL Record by just 3 runs 💔💔 pic.twitter.com/aqfDdRfY7B
— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) May 27, 2026
For all the arguments about where T20 power-hitting has come and the size of the bats, boundaries and pitches, this is 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s era-defining six. 8 sixes in the first 4 overs of an innings? What are we watching? This is incredible #IPL
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) May 27, 2026
he was amazed. We are all stunned here in the stadium. No matter who wins this game, everyone will go home with only one name in mind, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Vaibhav didn’t budge an inch after his dismissal, he just didn’t believe it. Abhishek comes and consoles her…. pic.twitter.com/eWmZojFi83
— Kanav Bali (@Concussion__Sub) May 27, 2026
Incredible 97 runs in 29 balls by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
He missed his century again. A sad miss, but a great show will be remembered
— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) May 27, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, lean 🫡 👏
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 27, 2026
Bow down, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. A tattoo that will be remembered for years received a standing ovation from the crowd. pic.twitter.com/wif8jD2EHZ
— RATNISH (@LoyalSachinFan) May 27, 2026
An incredible human moment #IPL2026. One shot away from a record-breaking century, Vaibhav, who looked unbeaten throughout, holed out Sooryavanshi. He can’t quite believe it, he seems desperate to act. He punches one hand over the other and slowly backs away until…
— Lavanya 🎙️🎥👩🏻💻 (@lav_narayanan) May 27, 2026
The whole stadium gives Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a standing ovation 🥶
This was the highest level of destruction in the history of IPL. pic.twitter.com/zd312q57aC— 𝚅𝚞¹⁸ (@varunx18) May 27, 2026
INNINGS TO BREAK
He missed the all-time IPL Record by just 3 runs 💔Take a bow, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 🙇🏼♂️ pic.twitter.com/ChvAPirZaN
— Ayyappan (@Ayyappan_1504) May 27, 2026
I guess Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits everything on 6 because he is too young to drive.#SRHvsRR
— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) May 27, 2026
All India when Vaibhav Sooryavanshi missed the fastest IPL century pic.twitter.com/A07M88CZdV
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 27, 2026
As soon as the 15-year-old leaves, everyone is on their feet 🫡
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/OBIYYIuhbt #TATAIPL | #Eliminator | #LastLeap | #SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/mpT3LAIEp0
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 27, 2026
What a fault! 🔥🔥
Outstanding display of talent, Vaibhav! 👏🥳#WhistlePod— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 27, 2026
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