On going Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) The season continues to deliver unforgettable high-scoring thrillers. In the 64th match of the tournament, the fans witnessed absolute carnage at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Rajasthan Royals (RR) won by 7 wickets Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on tuesday. Chasing a mammoth target of 221 runs, the Kings chased down the score with 5 balls to spare and sent the home crowd into a state of pure frenzy. The win cements RR’s strong position in the tournament while showcasing the incredible depth of young Indian batting talent.
Disciplined death bowling from RR takes LSG to a reachable target
Electing to bat first, Lucknow Super Giants got off to a flying start. Openers Mitchell Marsh and Josh English put on a sensational 109-run partnership in just 8.2 overs. Inglis hit a fiery 60 off 29 balls that included 7 fours and 3 powerful sixes. Marsh anchored the innings brilliantly, narrowly missing out on a decent century. The Australian all-rounder blasted 96 off 57 deliveries to take LSG past the 200-run mark.
At 182 for 2 in the 16th over, Lucknow looked well on their way to 240. However, Rajasthan Royals made an exceptional comeback in the final. Young Raj Punja Was a standout for RR, returning impressive figures of 2 for 35 at 4, dismissing the dangerous one. Nicholas Pooran (16) and English.
The real squeeze came in the final over by being bowled Jofra Archer (1/39). LSG were penalized for a slow overdrive and forced into an extra man inside the circle, the Royals kept their cool. Three wickets were scored in a chaotic final, including two runs, Rishabh pants (35) and Marsh. Archer then bowled cleanly Ayush Badoni for a duck in the last ball. RR restricted LSG to 220 for 5, which felt significantly low given Lucknow’s explosive start.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi steals the show with brilliant knock as RR outclass LSG in IPL 2026
Chasing 221, Rajasthan Royals needed a miraculous start and their top order delivered just that. captain Yashasvi Jaiswal Set the tone early with a quickfire 43 from 23 balls hitting 6 fours and a six. But this was an impressive player, a young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshiwho completely stole the limelight and left fans in awe.
He comes in as a substitute for the bowler Young Raj Punjathe young phenom played one of the most thrilling knocks of IPL 2026. Suryavanshi dismantled the LSG bowling attack, getting to his half-century off just 23 balls. He scored a breathtaking 93 runs off just 38 deliveries, scoring an astonishing 244.73. His master class was full of 7 fours and 10 massive sixes, which were like bowlers Mayank Yadav (0/50) and Akash Singh (1/54) completely unanswered.
Over time Mohsen Khan finally dismissed Suryavanshi in the 14th over, the damage already done, RR sitting comfortably on 180 for 2. Wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel ensuring there were no late hiccups, anchoring the rest of the chase with an unbeaten 53 off 38 balls. Next to it Donovan Ferreira (16*), Jurel cruised the Royals to 225 for 3 in 19.1 overs. This emphatic 7-wicket win cements RR’s reputation as one of the most feared sides of the season.
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Here’s how the fans reacted:
Was close to a 100 strike rate in the first 10 balls for Vaibhav Suryavanshi, now a half-century with a 200 strike rate.
It also knows how to change gears.
A rare talent.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 19, 2026
Meet Vaibhav Sooryavanshi🎙:
He is only 15 years old and has made a bigger impact than many players much older than him…!!
He has scored 553* runs in just 13 matches so far, This kid has all kinds of punches in his arsenal: His batting has both power and… pic.twitter.com/gih4N9y31m
— Gillfied⁷ (@Gill_Iss) May 19, 2026
Jaipur belongs to the Kings! 🏰 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lights up the night with a magnificent 93 to lead Rajasthan Royals to a 7-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants! Chasing 221 in style, RR completely dominated the chase. Good luck! 🏏🔥#RRvsLSG #IPL2026… pic.twitter.com/81P1iAUHoz
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 19, 2026
15 year old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is now the Leading Scorer in the IPL Season
579 –
563 – Mitchell Marsh (163.18)
555 – Heinrich Klaasen (155.89)
554 – Sai Sudharshan (157.83)
552 – Shubman Gill (160.46)
542 – Virat Kohli (164.74)
533… pic.twitter.com/VheYcrJ8q7— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) May 19, 2026
Abhishek Sharma & Travis Head – Cooked LSG in IPL 2024 in Hyderabad
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel – Baked Lucknow Super Giants, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Prince Yadav captain under Rishabh’s pants in Jaipur 2026 😭
Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton – Cooked LSG… pic.twitter.com/DngOXPMZah
– HAND (@IMManu_18) May 19, 2026
🚨 HISTORY OF 15-YEAR-OLD VAYBHAV SOORYAVANSH 🚨
– He becomes the first Indian to hit 50 sixes in an IPL season 🤯🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/qsZdJMmzlE
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 19, 2026
Heartbreak for 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi! 💔
93 runs from just 38 balls with 7 fours and 10 sixes in 245 SR against LSG, He missed his deserved hundred by just 7 runs – A knock that deserves a standing ovation. 👏👏
He is undoubtedly a generational talent. 🌟 pic.twitter.com/oo9ATKhGNd
— Sabir Zafar (@Sabir_Saabu01) May 19, 2026
VAIBHAV SOORYAVANSHI IS DISMISSED FOR 93(38). WHAT AN INNINGS IN A MUST WIN MATCH! 🤯 HE USED HIS FACES BUT DID HIS JOB FOR RAJASTHAN ROYALS. 💪🔥#VaibhavSooryavanshi #RRvsLSG pic.twitter.com/OhFOdoWfON
— Mufaddal Shailu (@Shailu_15Jul) May 19, 2026
NOT ON LSG OWNER VAYBHAV SOORYAVANSH
◾ Standing ovation for Lucknow Super Giants owner Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 👏
◾ Even the opposition was stunned by the madness of the young man 🥶 #RRvLSG #IPL2026 #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/oTnzxgjFqs— Yogesh Goswami (@yogeshgoswami_) May 19, 2026
Meet Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
40 balls do not give 50 points
Does not play for personal milestones
Tutuk does not play
Statpad does not give ✅
When the door of the opposition falls, it does not bark like a street dog
He does not abuse other cricketers
Dedicated cricketer ✅Well done… pic.twitter.com/oXX1Fd25ES
— Troll Cricket Unlimited (@TUnlimitedd) May 19, 2026
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