Not a single spectator at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium stayed seated when Vaibhav Sooryavanshi\u2019s thunderstorm came to the crease, dismantling the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2026 on Tuesday. The Rajasthan Royals batter struck 93 off just 38 balls to put his side firmly in the hunt for the playoffs, a knock so special that even Lucknow owner Sanji Goenka rose from his seat to applaud the 15-year-old. The admiration, however, spilled beyond the boundary ropes\u2014after the match, Sooryavanshi and Goenka shared a brief chat, and the RR star\u2019s respectful gesture toward Goenka\u2019s wife captured the attention of everyone in the stadium.<\/p>\n
As Sooryavanshi walked back toward the dressing room after falling short of a century, Goenka was already on his feet, clapping for the teenage sensation. Soon after, the pair met briefly on the ground. In that moment, Sooryavanshi also touched the feet of Goenka\u2019s wife as a mark of respect, turning the post-match interaction into a headline in its own right.<\/p>\n
Seeing the conversation between the Lucknow chief and the Rajasthan youngster, India great Sunil Gavaskar couldn\u2019t resist a joke. He suggested Goenka would soon be looking to secure the teenager\u2019s services.<\/p>\n
\u201cI will be bidding for you soon,\u201d Gavaskar said after the game, highlighting how far Sooryavanshi\u2019s influence has reached\u2014so much so that even rival franchises and their bosses now view him with genuine interest.<\/p>\n
On the field, Sooryavanshi began with caution against the Super Giants, with Rajasthan pursuing a challenging chase of 221 runs. After the match, he explained that the plan was to stay at the crease for as long as possible, which led to a deliberate change in tempo early on.<\/p>\n
Sooryavanshi\u2019s match-defining innings came in explosive fashion: 93 runs from 38 balls, featuring 10 maximums and 7 fours. He received sharp support from Dhruv Jurel, who added 53 off 38 deliveries with 6 sixes and 3 fours, helping Rajasthan surge forward in the high-pressure run chase.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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