In an electrifying IPL 2026 matchup, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) triumphed over the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by eight wickets at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati. Young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showcased his talent with a remarkable innings, scoring 52 runs off just 17 balls, featuring four boundaries and five sixes.
Ravindra Jadeja, the star all-rounder, was quick to praise the fearless approach of Sooryavanshi. He noted the challenges posed by the pitch but highlighted the young left-hander’s ability to hit big shots despite the conditions. “You can’t bowl to him in the nets; he sends every ball flying into the stands. Vaibhav’s fearless mindset is impressive. The way he batted today wasn’t straightforward at all. The new ball was swinging, making it tough, yet he managed to score 50 runs in no time,” Jadeja remarked.
Responding to Jadeja’s comments, Sooryavanshi expressed admiration for the veteran cricketer, emphasizing his wealth of knowledge and experience. “He has been playing for India in all formats for a long time. His understanding of the game is immense; he knows what a batsman is likely to do. It’s challenging to face him, but also incredibly fun during net sessions,” said the 15-year-old prodigy.
Looking ahead, RR is set to face the Gujarat Titans (GT) on April 4 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
**IPL 2026: Full Squad Overview**
*Rajasthan Royals:* Ravindra Jadeja, Sandeep Sharma, Adam Milne, Donovan Ferreira (WK), Jofra Archer, Shimron Hetmyer, Tushar Deshpande, Sam Curran, Nandre Burger, Riyan Parag (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kuldeep Sen, Ravi Bishnoi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Sushant Mishra, Yudhvir Singh, Shubham Dubey, Vignesh Puthur, Aman Rao, Kwena Maphaka, Yash Punja, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ravi Singh (WK), Brijesh Sharma.
*Gujarat Titans:* Ishant Sharma, Jos Buttler (WK), Jason Holder, Jayant Yadav, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Tewatia, Luke Wood, Shahrukh Khan, Glenn Phillips, Prasidh Krishna, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Sai Kishore, Shubman Gill (C), Tom Banton (WK), Yarra Raj, Anuj Rawat, Sai Sudharsan, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra (WK), Arshad Khan, Nishant Sandhu, Gurnoor Brar, Ashok Sharma.