Harsha Bhogle has hailed 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi as a special talent and a "gem" (or "Kohinoor") for Indian cricket, expressing amazement at his batting prowess, particularly his ability to strike the ball cleanly and show no fear against top bowlers in the IPL. Bhogle has highlighted that the young batter is more than just a big hitter, noting his ability to judge length and respect good deliveries, and has emphasized the need to look beyond his age to fully appreciate his talent.
He posted a picture on Twitter exclaiming, “ India has found a gem and no one is taking away this Kohinoor now.”
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 11, 2026
However, fans expressed their disagreement with Bhogle’s remarks and said that, IPL shouldn't be a benchmark to solely judge a player’s performance.
Stop considering IPL as a legitimate benchmark for cricket for god sake! Let the kid settle down and show what he can do in Test Cricket or even ODIs. IPL is not cricket! Period!
— Abhishek Babbar (@ab_gospel) April 11, 2026
Vaibhav’s Power Innings give Rajasthan Royals an easy victory against RCB
Opening the innings in the high-pressure chase of 202 runs, Vaibhav Suryavanshi played one of the most destructive knocks of IPL 2026. Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 78 runs off just 26 balls, completely turning the game in Rajasthan Royals' favour. The Vaibhav Suryavanshi innings included a stunning 50 off just 15 balls, marking Vaibhav Suryavanshi's second 15-ball fifty in IPL 2026.
With this performance, Vaibhav Suryavanshi created history in the Indian Premier League. Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the first player in IPL history to score three fifties in less than 18 balls.
This Vaibhav Suryavanshi record puts him ahead of all other IPL batters, as only a few players have managed two such quick fifties. In T20 cricket overall, Vaibhav Suryavanshi now has four fifties under 18 balls, making Vaibhav Suryavanshi joint second in the all-time list of fastest fifties in T20 history. The consistency of Vaibhav Suryavanshi in delivering ultra-fast innings has made Vaibhav Suryavanshi one of the most talked-about players in IPL 2026.
Alongside Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel played a crucial role in the Rajasthan Royals win. Dhruv Jurel scored a brilliant 81 runs, stabilising the chase and supporting Vaibhav Suryavanshi during key moments. Despite Dhruv Jurel's outstanding innings, the Player of the Match award went to Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his match-winning and record-breaking performance.
