Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer has praised the ability and work ethic of Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Kishore. Ever since the 15-year-old burst onto the scene last year, people have been amazed by both his talent and his mentality within the game.
Langer spoke after Suryavanshi was declared the player of the match Rajasthan Royals‘Win over Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur on Monday
Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 93 runs in just 38 balls
as is the trend ipl 2026Jaipur witnessed another runfest between RR and LSG on Monday. RR’s win makes them the strongest contenders for the remaining spot in the IPL playoffs.
Josh Inglis decided to make stand-in captain Yashasvi Jaiswal pay for his decision to bowl first. Along with his compatriot Mitchell Marsh, he scored 83 runs in the powerplay and eventually formed an opening partnership of 109 runs.
Inglis was dismissed by young leg spinner Yashraj Punia after scoring 60 runs in just 29 balls. Punia made a comeback and also dismissed Nicholas Pooran. Mitchell Marsh continued the work for England, scoring 97 runs before being run out in the last over.
RR started aggressively while chasing the target of 221 runs. Whereas Vaibhav Suryavanshi Uncharacteristically calm, Jaiswal took command in the powerplay. After an early lead of 75 runs, Suryavanshi decided to do what he does best.
Vaibhav along with Dhruv Jurel scored 105 runs in just 7 overs. Eventually, Suryavanshi dismissed Mohsin Khan for 93 runs in just 38 balls with the help of 10 sixes and 7 fours. He scored only 11 runs in his first 12 balls.
When he was dismissed, the required run rate was very close to 6 runs per over, and Jurel also brought up his half-century in the chase without any hiccups.
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“He’s going to get even better” – Langer
After the match, LSG head coach justin langer Spoke in the press conference after the match and said nothing but praise for Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Langer spoke about the teenager’s bright future and said that despite his great achievements at a young age, the only way forward for him was to move up.
Langer said, “We have seen it all season, he is the leading run-scorer. In my entire time, I have seen some amazing players in 35 years of cricket. It is breathtaking to see a youngster bat like this, not only tonight, but throughout the series.”
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is currently orange cap Holders in IPL 2026 and have held the title before also. He has also hit 53 sixes this year, which is the second most by any player in a single IPL season.
“I think in the last game Mitchell Starc, one of the greatest white-ball bowlers of all time, was bowling and look at the look on his face,” Langer recalled. “And Nortje, who is a world-class international bowler and Suryavanshi is hitting him. And the expression on his face is like, ‘What’s happening here?’
“The scary thing going forward is, if Mitch Starc and Nortje and the expressions on every bowler’s face tell a story now, what will happen when he learns to bat? Oh my God, he’s so young. So, yes, he’s a brilliant, talented player. And it’s a real privilege to actually watch him bat.”
“He can adapt” – Langer on Suryavanshi playing in different conditions
Langer also supported Vaibhav Suryavanshi to succeed in all types of playing conditions around the world. Langer said that this young player has the skill to adapt to the conditions prevailing in different parts of the world.
“People say to me, would Bradman have scored so many runs in the days when they could wear helmets or blah, blah, blah. And I say, well, he will adapt. And Suryavanshi is that good. Wherever he plays, he is going to adapt his game because where are they going to bowl to him? Honestly, where are they going to bowl to him? So, he will adapt. He will keep getting better and better, which is good for world cricket. Scary,” he said.
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