Rajasthan Royals\u2019 teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi left the field heartbroken after his side was beaten by Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday, despite the youngster providing another rapid start at the top of the order. Sooryavanshi struck 46 off 28 balls, but the Royals ultimately surrendered two points from a position where they looked well in control, with Rinku Singh playing a key role in KKR\u2019s turnaround.<\/p>\n
In the aftermath, a clip went viral on social media showing the 15-year-old hiding his face with his cap and wiping away tears as he watched Rajasthan fall short. At that stage, he required consolation from those around him, visibly shaken by the loss.<\/p>\n
The reaction to the footage was immediate, with supporters highlighting how deeply the youngster felt the result. One post noted that he wears his emotions openly\u2014whether he departs early or the team loses\u2014and praised the \u201c15-year-old mindset\u201d he displayed in that moment.<\/p>\n
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan also threw his weight behind Sooryavanshi following yet another impactful appearance against the Kolkata franchise. Pathan suggested that the emerging batter is helping to reinforce a growing idea: that he tends to perform especially well when facing high-profile bowlers.<\/p>\n
Pathan pointed out that Sooryavanshi once again demonstrated his quality against strong opposition, strengthening the view that he is a \u201cspecial player\u201d with a promising future. He further added that the teenager could remain a top-level prospect for many years if he continues to develop with the same pace and temperament.<\/p>\n
Even with the defeat, Sooryavanshi\u2019s output this season continues to stand out. He is currently the fourth-highest run-scorer in the IPL campaign, having collected 246 runs in six matches. His batting average sits at 41.00, while his strike rate is 236.53. The tally includes two fifties, with a top score of 78.<\/p>\n
Across 13 IPL matches to date, Sooryavanshi has accumulated 498 runs at an average of 38.30 and a strike rate of 220.35. His record includes one century and three fifties, along with 42 fours and 44 sixes off 226 balls.<\/p>\n
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