Andre Russell and Chris Gayle left stunned by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Eliminator – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Leaves Chris Gayle and Andre Russell Stunned with His Impressive Knock in IPL 2026 Eliminator

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Leaves Chris Gayle and Andre Russell Stunned with His Impressive Knock in IPL 2026 Eliminator

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, also known as the “Boss Baby”, has once again taken the cricket world by storm with his incredible performance in the IPL 2026 Eliminator. The 15-year-old batsman’s impressive knock of 97 runs from just 29 balls against the Sunrisers Hyderabad has left T20 legends like Chris Gayle and Andre Russell in awe of his talent.

A Dominant Performance

Sooryavanshi’s innings was a masterclass in aggressive batting, as he hit 8 sixes in the powerplay and added 4 more after the field restrictions were lifted. His assault on the SRH bowlers was relentless, and he seemed unstoppable until he was finally dismissed for 97 runs.

Despite his dismissal, Sooryavanshi’s team, the Rajasthan Royals, went on to post a total of 243 runs, which proved to be too much for the SRH batsmen to handle. The SRH team was restricted to 196 runs, with Jofra Archer dismissing the top three batsmen within the powerplay.

Praise from T20 Legends

Chris Gayle and Andre Russell, two of the most respected names in T20 cricket, took to their social media accounts to praise Sooryavanshi’s performance. Gayle posted screenshots from the official IPL broadcast, writing, “Carnage @vaibhav_sooryavanshi09, unlucky there, but you will get there eventually”. He also posted a second story showcasing Sooryavanshi’s record and wrote, “Outstanding @vaibhav_sooryavanshi09, a new six machine @iplt20”.

Russell also reserved high praise for the young batsman, writing, “Congratulations, youngster. Haters will say that you are not 15 years old, who cares? 30-year-olds out here trying their best to do what you are doing. Keep going, I’m a big fan. See ball, hit ball”.

A Record-Breaking Season

Sooryavanshi’s performance in the IPL 2026 has been nothing short of phenomenal. In just his second season, he has become the best batsman in the tournament, with a total of 680 runs in 15 matches. He currently holds the Orange Cap and has made 4 fifties and a century so far. His 65 sixes are the most in a single season of the IPL.

With his impressive performance, Sooryavanshi has thrown a challenge to Virat Kohli and the Royal Challengers Bangalore, saying, “Win the trophy”. It remains to be seen how the rest of the tournament unfolds, but one thing is certain – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a name to watch out for in the world of cricket.

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