Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (97 off 29 balls) and Dhruv Jurel's (quickfire half-century) batting heroics, followed by Jofra Archer (3/58) and Nandre Burger's (2/26) bowling, led Rajasthan Royals to a 47-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive 93 off 38 balls led Rajasthan Royals to a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, keeping RR's IPL playoff hopes alive. Mitchell Marsh scored 96 for LSG.
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was seen vaping in the dressing room during their IPL match against Punjab Kings. The visuals of Parag vaping in the presence of teammates Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal during the 16th over of the run-chase have since gone viral on social media.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a blistering 103 off 37 balls for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, earning praise from opposing captain Pat Cummins who called him his 'new favourite player'. Despite the explosive innings, Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down 229 in 18.3 overs, with Ishan Kishan hitting 74 off 31 balls.
Rajasthan Royals wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel executed a stunning stumping of Kolkata Knight Riders' Cameron Green at Eden Gardens last Sunday, earning high praise from cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar who called it 'magnificent.' The 25-year-old gloveman made a blind, behind-the-back flick to run out Green while diving full-length to his left. Jurel, who is yet to become India's first-choice keeper in any format, remains motivated by competition and his Army upbringing, crediting his father and military discipline for his mental toughness and temperament.
Cameron Green and Kolkata's losing IPL run finally ends, but the Australian is undone by a spectacular stumping from Dhruv Jurel, while compatriot Cooper Connolly explodes for the Punjab Kings.
Rajasthan Royals' coach Kumar Sangakkara urges patience for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, despite his explosive IPL start and recent setback. Sangakkara highlights Sooryavanshi's dedication and game sense, emphasizing that failures are part of cricket. He also praises Dhruv Jurel's impactful batting at number three and expresses confidence in captain Riyan Parag's form, even if runs aren't reflecting it yet.
