Good morning. If you wake up with a headache and blame a teenager, it\u2019s usually because of attitude rather than anything more dramatic. In Vaibhav Sooryavanshi\u2019s case, though, the \u201cexistential crisis\u201d energy is real\u2014and it happened again. While the SRH bowling unit looked like it had no answers, the rest of Mullanpur and beyond had their jaws dropped. Here\u2019s Cricbuzz Pulse, your quick two-minute sweep of IPL happenings.<\/p>\n
Last night in five lines<\/b>
SRH produced a feast of runs with a youngster getting going in style.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was a single shot away from what would have been the IPL\u2019s quickest century.
Dhruv Jurel absorbed the pressure but SRH still managed to claw back in the final phase of the chase.
Jofra Archer struck early to remove Abhishek Sharma on the second ball of his spell, turning the momentum back towards SRH.
Even at halfway, SRH managed to push beyond the required run-rate, but wickets kept falling in clusters as the contest swung.<\/p>\n
Oh, that happened<\/b>
The wow-factor was barely settling in when Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struck again. The shock wasn\u2019t simply that he delivered something special\u2014he did\u2014but that it was starting to feel almost routine. Sooryavanshi arrived on 97 off 28 deliveries, hunting the fastest century in IPL history, when he guided a ball down third man\u2019s throat. He may not have rewritten the record book this time, but everyone watching agreed it was among the most memorable playoff innings ever.<\/p>\n
Pulse Awards<\/b>
Too-enchanted-to-move<\/b>: Yashasvi Jaiswal takes the nod after a run-a-ball 29, keeping his composure while Sooryavanshi piled up 97 from the same number of deliveries.
Doing-it-the-hard-way<\/b>: Ravindra Jadeja is recognised for his dogged running between the wickets once the boundary options dried up.
Short-film<\/b>: Ishan Kishan earns this one as his cameo\u201433 off 11\u2014was cut short right after the \u201ctrailer\u201d stage.
Powerplay-powerhouse<\/b>: Jofra Archer racks up another award by adding three more wickets to his already impressive collection of Powerplay scalps.
Cherry-on-top<\/b>: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finishes the night with the match-winning catch to seal the moment.<\/p>\n
Talking Point<\/b>
For all the attention on Sooryavanshi\u2019s logic-bending, high-impact approach, there is a method behind the madness. Big-stage nerves can overwhelm many players heading into an Eliminator. Sooryavanshi, however, doesn\u2019t seem to get rattled by the occasion. His ability to keep things straightforward and read situations as they are\u2014rather than how they might look on paper\u2014is central to his \u201csecret sauce.\u201d At just 15, he is not weighed down by fear, by reputation, or by the skill level of the opposition. Youth, in his case, doesn\u2019t bring intimidation; it brings freedom. That\u2019s the lightness of being Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.<\/p>\n
The Chatter<\/b>
Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, and Vikram Rathour all echoed the same idea in different language: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays as if he\u2019s left to his own devices, and very few people are fully aware of what goes on inside his head. Parag said he enjoys being a \u201cperfectionist\u201d and added that he felt RR \u201cshould have gotten 260.\u201d Sooryavanshi then wrapped it up with his own message: \u201cI just try to play the game I\u2019m in and not overthink.\u201d James Franklin praised him as peerless, saying, \u201cI don\u2019t think anyone\u2019s ever seen a talent like this.\u201d
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan also eased concerns about the future by stating, \u201cMy understanding is that he (MS Dhoni) will come back next season.\u201d<\/p>\n
Stat Snack<\/b>
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (65) has now become the IPL\u2019s new six-hitting king. He has surpassed Chris Gayle (59) for the most sixes in a single IPL season.<\/p>\n
Gossip Column<\/b>
After back-to-back playoff innings featuring scores of 240-plus, the bowling group is reportedly frustrated. They have reportedly adopted a shovel as their official symbol and, according to the latest whispers, have made some serious threats\u2014though the exact details are still coming into focus. Their new symbol, however, already offers a clue about their mindset.<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s watchlist<\/b>
Last night\u2019s highlights. Seriously\u2014do yourself a favour.<\/p>\n
Reckless prediction for today<\/b>
A spontaneous all-star event featuring IPL legends is expected to be set up on the spot. Among the faces involved, there could be a commentator who hasn\u2019t officially retired yet, plus an ever-present admin figure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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