Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered one of his most dominant performances IPL 2026 as they defeat Rajasthan Royals (RR) He handed the table players their first defeat of the season by 57 runs. While the result itself was remarkable, the match will be remembered as the emergence of a new star and the viral moment that captured the emotions of the night.
Dream IPL debut for Praful Hinge
Chasing a daunting target of 217, Rajasthan Royals needed a strong start, especially from young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. However, things have changed dramatically since the beginning. Debutant pacer Praful Hinge made an immediate impact, delivering a hard length ball that ran onto the youngster.
Attempting an aggressive pass, Sooryavanshi went for the shot but mistimed it. The ball took off, giving keeper Salil Arora enough time to move forward and complete a safe catch. The 15-year-old prodigy, who was in sensational form throughout the tournament, had to come back for a golden duck.
This early breakthrough set the tone for what followed. The spell wasn’t done yet – he struck twice more at the same spot, dismissing Dhruv Jurel and Juan-dre Pretorius. In doing so, he created history by becoming the first player in IPL history to take three wickets on debut.
The Vidarbha pacer then continued to impress in the innings as well, eventually picking up the crucial wicket of RR skipper Riyan Parag. He marked one of the most memorable debuts in IPL history, finishing with an excellent figure of 4 for 22.
Rajasthan Royals never recovered from this early collapse. Reduced to 5 for 9 in the opener, their chase was completely derailed. Despite several resistance attempts, they eventually reached 160, well short of the target.
At the beginning of the match, SRH posted a strong total of 216thanks to the brilliant batting of captain Ishan Kishi. The left-hander created a platform for a team performance, hitting 91 off just 44 balls.
After Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s dismissal, Kavya Mara’s reaction has gone viral
While Hinge’s bowling caught the eye on the field, another moment captured the fan’s imagination. As Sooryavanshi’s catch went up in the air, the cameras quickly panned to the stands, where the SRH owner Kavya Maran was watching carefully.
The tension of this moment was clearly visible on his face. As soon as the ball was suspended in the air, he rose from his seat, clasped his hands together in prayer, and carefully followed its trajectory. It was a split second of anticipation.
Ani Salil Arora completed the catch, his reaction was immediate and unfiltered. His joy was palpable as he cheered passionately for the leap. It was a raw and genuine expression of emotion, perfectly reflecting how important this wicket was to his team.
The clip quickly went viral on social media, with fans reacting to her spontaneous celebration. Many praised his passion for the game, while others highlighted how his reaction reflected the importance of dismissing a dangerous player like Sooryavanshi early in the innings.
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And rightly so – the young RR opener has been one of the standout performers of IPL 2026 and has consistently given his team flying starts. His early dismissal not only stunned the audience but also swung the momentum in Hyderabad’s favour.
Kavya Maran says “Oh Fcuk” 😂🤣😂😂 pic.twitter.com/pdr2ajJlIG
— Swaasthi (@swaasthi) April 13, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s wicket and SRH’s honor Kavya Mara’s happiness!#SRHvsRR pic.twitter.com/0qnILT9HVB
— SOURAV RAJ (@soravreporter2) April 13, 2026
In the end, there was a decisive moment in the match. When Royals lost their most explosive bat at the start, the pressure quickly mounted and SRH used it brilliantly.
