Rajasthan Royals batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi opened up about the conversation he shared with senior partner Yashasvi Jaiswal ahead of Saturday’s IPL clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The duo has been among the most punishing opening combinations this season, repeatedly giving RR fast starts at the top of the order.
Sooryavanshi’s century and record-setting impact
Against SRH, Sooryavanshi delivered what was effectively a statement knock—his second IPL century—crashing 103 runs off just 37 balls. His innings featured 12 maximums and five fours, and it propelled Rajasthan Royals to a commanding total of 228/6.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 103 off 37 balls (12 sixes, 5 fours)
- Rajasthan Royals total: 228/6
The instruction from Jaiswal before the power-hitting
In a viral clip shared by RR, Sooryavanshi said Jaiswal pushed him to be aggressive from the first delivery—an approach that matched the intent of the innings. He explained that, after the team won the toss and set out to bat, Jaiswal told him to go “hammer and tongs,” and Sooryavanshi responded that the plan was simply to keep striking for sixes.
Sooryavanshi’s message highlighted the clarity of role in the partnership: Jaiswal urging the early tempo, and the youngster translating that into clean, high-impact hitting from ball one.
How RR built the innings
Rajasthan’s total was not only anchored by Sooryavanshi’s power, but also supported by contributions across the innings. Jurel added 51 in 35 deliveries, while Donovan Ferreira struck late to quicken the pace with a cameo of 33 off 16 balls.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: described as the senior voice driving the early aggression (as per Sooryavanshi’s account)
- Riyan Parag? (not mentioned) (no data provided in source)
- Dhruv Jurel: 51 off 35 balls
- Donovan Ferreira: 33 off 16 balls
SRH’s chase and the finishing push
In response, Sunrisers Hyderabad got an early jolt when Travis Head was dismissed, but the chase gathered momentum through a crucial partnership. Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma stitched together a 132-run stand, with Kishan scoring 74 off 31 and Sharma 57 off 29—bringing SRH firmly into the hunt.
Even after some late wickets, Heinrich Klaasen (29) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (36) managed the chase efficiently, helping Sunrisers Hyderabad complete the target comfortably in 18.3 overs.
- Early setback: Travis Head out early
- Main partnership: 132 runs between Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan: 74 off 31
- Abhishek Sharma: 57 off 29
- Late stabilisers: Heinrich Klaasen 29; Nitish Kumar Reddy 36
- Chase result: completed in 18.3 overs
Pat Cummins’ reaction after the game
After the match, SRH captain Pat Cummins pointed to Sooryavanshi’s promising start and praised the fearless nature of his batting. Cummins said he’s enjoyed watching the youngster take the game on, adding that Sooryavanshi has already made a strong impression at the beginning of his career.
- Pat Cummins: praised Sooryavanshi’s fearless style and early impact
