It may not have culminated into a half century on this occasion, but nonetheless, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s typically agressive 39 off just 14 deliveries was enough to completely upset the rhythm of the mighty Mumbai Indians. In what was an amazing takedown of Jasprit Bumrah of the MI camp, it was fours and sixes galore against the premium fast bowler where it came to the left hander’s bat. With nothing held back! A knock so fine that even his opponent side’s captain couldn’t resist praising the impressive youngster responsible for the head turning knock at the very top of Rajasthan Royals’ order.
Hardik Pandya heaped praise on young Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi after their recent IPL 2026 clash, highlighting the youngster’s fearless approach at the crease.
Speaking after the match, Hardik Pandya said it was impressive to see the confidence and intent shown by Suryavanshi. He noted that the young batter played without hesitation and showed great ability under pressure.
Pandya also revealed that Suryavanshi had already been a topic of discussion in the dressing room before the match.
The team was aware of his talent and potential, which made his performance even more special to watch on the field.
The Mumbai Indians skipper praised the youngster’s mindset, saying such fearless batting is rare at a young age. He added that players like Suryavanshi bring excitement to the game and have a bright future ahead. Suryavanshi’s performance was one of the key talking points of the match, as he showed maturity along with attacking intent. His innings not only helped his team but also caught the attention of opposition players. Pandya ended by wishing him the best for the future, expressing confidence that the young batter will continue to grow and make a strong mark in the tournament.
