Every bit of build-up for the IPL 2026 clash between the Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians revolved around one headline duel: 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi taking on Jasprit Bumrah. The left-handed batter had been carving through opposition bowling in the last year or so, but Bumrah was always going to be a stern test. At Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, though, Sooryavanshi delivered a statement performance\u2014showing he was not going to shrink in front of even the finest pacers.<\/p>\n
From the moment the chase (or rather, the contest) began, Sooryavanshi looked like he belonged at the highest level. He struck a six off Bumrah on the very first ball he faced, dispatching an \u201cabsolute slot\u201d delivery for maximum over the mid-on boundary. Shortly after, Bumrah tried to bowl short, and the teenager again rocked onto the back foot and cleared the ropes for another six.<\/p>\n
Although Sooryavanshi\u2019s stay at the crease lasted just 14 balls, the impact was enormous. In that brief spell, he hammered 39 runs and left a clear imprint on the game\u2019s momentum.<\/p>\n
When the dust settled after Rajasthan Royals secured a comfortable 27-run victory, the post-match atmosphere turned warm. Players from both teams exchanged pleasantries, and that\u2019s when the cameras caught a memorable moment between Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya and the standout youngster.<\/p>\n
Hardik didn\u2019t stop with the gestures either. Speaking to the broadcaster after the loss against Rajasthan Royals, the Mumbai skipper said he was genuinely impressed by the fearlessness Vaibhav brings to his batting.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s quite fascinating to see a 15-year-old boy playing the way he played. At the same point of time, discussing so much about him in the preparation leading up to the game. So yeah, amazing to see the way he bats, the kind of fearlessness he has, the kind of shots he has,\u201d Hardik said.<\/p>\n
He then added, \u201cI wish him absolute good luck in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
On the field, Rajasthan Royals set the tone early. They posted 150\/3 in 11 overs in a rain-affected contest after being put in to bat first.<\/p>\n
In response, Mumbai Indians fell 27 runs short. They were reduced to 123\/9 after Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma and Ravi Bishnoi each struck twice.<\/p>\n
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