Ahead of the high-stakes IPL 2026 Eliminator match between the Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi seeked the blessings of Sunil Gavaskar and Sanjay Bangar. Jatin Sapru immediately backed out when Sooryavanshi approached him to touch his feet to seek blessings before the game. This shows the humbleness of the youngster and despite him being the highest run-scorer of the season he doesn’t seem to carry any kind of attitude with him. He has been the absolute definition of wonderkid and he simply dominated the match.

The Rajasthan Royals have cruised their way to the Eliminator 2, credit to the brilliant batting of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He scored a fabulous knock of 97 and that simply took the game away from the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite the Royals not carrying on the momentum throughout the innings, they still managed to score a mammoth total on board. Most of the credit would go to the young pocket dynamite for his invaluable contribution for the side. The Royals batting unit has been entirely dependent on the youngster and today was yet another example of it.

Sooryavanshi stuns SRH with extraordinary knock in Eliminator 1

The sudden display of traditional values completely caught the viewers off guard. After receiving blessings from Gavaskar and Bangar, the respectful teenager naturally turned his attention toward TV host Jatin Sapru to extend the same honor. The kind of values he upholds is a true testament to the kind of discipline he has as the fame hasn’t really gotten to his head. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has shown it to the world that he is here to stay and it is really great that he is setting an example for all the young aspiring cricketers in terms of value as well. He is undoubtedly the next big thing in Indian Cricket.

The Rajasthan Royals have secured a victory by 47 runs and this will take them to their next game against the Gujarat Titans. It will not be an easy task to face the Gujarat Titans despite their poor performance against RCB. But once again, the Royals will have their ultimate trump card in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the young man is enough to topple any opposition. The kind of domination he has exerted and the pressure that experienced pacers like Pat Cummins faces while bowling to him, is a different kind of achievement. The aim of the teenager will be to add one more trophy to the cabinet and it doesn’t seem like he will hold back until that is achieved for the Rajasthan Royals.