Rajasthan Royals’ 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been making batting look deceptively simple, according to teammate Dhruv Jurel, following the youngster’s commanding performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Jurel highlighted how Vaibhav’s batting brilliance does not add pressure on other batters but instead boosts their confidence.
Sooryavanshi turned the IPL match on April 10 into a spectacle with a fearless 78 off 26 balls, helping Rajasthan Royals chase down a challenging target of 202 with six wickets to spare. His 15-ball half-century, featuring eight fours and seven sixes, was instrumental in sealing the victory as the Royals finished the chase in 18 overs.
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Speaking at the post-match press conference, Jurel revealed how the rest of the RR batting unit feel a rise in condifence after watching Vaibhav bat the way he does.
“When I bat at number three, he makes it look really easy. You walk in and Vaibhav is smashing every ball, so you start to feel like nothing is happening on the wicket. But inside, you know cricket isn’t as easy as he’s making it look. We were around 65–70 after five overs, and in the sixth over, when Abhinandan was bowling to me. At that point, I was just telling myself I had to cash in, make it count. But yeah, from the other end, the way he bats is phenomenal,” Jurel said.
“When you walk in, he’s making it look so easy that there’s this pressure as well—you feel like, ‘He’s doing it, I need to do the same.’ At the same time, it also feels easier because you think the wicket is good if he’s batting like that. So it works both ways,” he added.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s innings was marked by both power and control. Having previously faced top bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, he demonstrated similar authority against Josh Hazlewood. His strike rate of 229.44 this season, with 200 runs from four matches including two half-centuries, underlines his aggressive approach.
Alongside Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel’s fluent stroke play complemented the onslaught. The pair combined for a 97-run powerplay stand, the highest of the IPL season so far, effectively dismantling RCB’s bowling attack early on. Jurel’s quick hands and ability to manipulate the field through wrist work were key features of his innings, which ended unbeaten on 76 off 36 balls.
Following the loss of a few wickets, Jurel partnered with Ravindra Jadeja for a 68-run fifth-wicket stand that ensured a comfortable finish for Rajasthan Royals. The duo’s composure under pressure consolidated the team’s position and confirmed the win.
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