The ongoing IPL 2026 has got its biggest teenage superstar as the buzz about Vaibhav Suryavanshi grows louder with every match. This 15 year old player is playing with so much confidence that people are forgetting his age.
He is dominating some of the biggest names in the game with incredible confidence. Vaibhav Suryavanshi is dominating some of the world class bowlers with incredible confidence.
After his explosive performance match after match for Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing IPL 2026, cricket legends are now openly praising the young batsman and making big predictions.
Dale Steyn surprised by Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s sensational dominance in IPL 2026
The latest name to be included in that list is that of South African great fast bowler Dale Steyn. He is clearly stunned by the teenagers’ dominance this season. Due to Vaibhav’s tremendous physical maturity and incredible performance, there have been many allegations regarding his age.
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However, Steyn slammed critics who said the left-handed batsman is still a little kid, but admitted that the RR star doesn’t look like a 15-year-old at all when he is batting.
The legendary Proteas fast bowler pointed out that Vaibhav looks strong, confident and fully prepared to take on some of the biggest names in the game.
Dale Steyn says Vaibhav’s face is still “puppy”
He further said that his body language and power hitting give the feel of a mature cricketer, but as soon as the helmet comes off, he is still a little kid with a “puppy face”.
Dale Steyn said on AB de Villiers’ YouTube show, “I mean, you forget he’s only 15, you know, because he’s not really tall, but he’s a strong kid. So, when you put him next to someone like Jaiswal, who is young himself, he looks full-grown. But then when you zoom in under that helmet, it’s just this puppy face… this little youth.”
It’s ridiculous: Aaron Finch on Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s brutal beating
Even former Australia captain Aaron Finch was amazed by the way Vaibhav has been batting and hitting experienced bowlers such as Jasprit Bumrah and Josh Hazlewood this season.
“He dominated them,” Finch was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. [Hazlewood] Quick. His ability to get on the field and hit fours on the wicket is incredible. It’s a level of talent I haven’t seen at that level — putting the reputation aside and saying, “I’m going to hit the ball as far as I can.” The naivety of youth is a beautiful thing. He’s putting in video game numbers. The ease with which he strikes is ridiculous [the ball]”
Also read: IPL Chairman demands Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s debut in India, sends message to Ajit Agarkar
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s dominance in IPL 2026
Meanwhile, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s performance in the ongoing IPL 2026 has been excellent. He has already created history by becoming the second player after Jake Fraser-McGurk to score two half-centuries in just 15 balls or less in the same IPL season.
The Rajasthan Royals opener currently holds the Orange Cap after his explosive innings against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Guwahati on April 10. Vaibhav scored 78 runs in just 26 balls at a strike rate of 300 and played a key role in RR’s 6-wicket win over RCB.
Before this innings, the player from Bihar had scored 39 runs on 14 balls against Mumbai Indians, 31 runs on 18 balls against Gujarat Titans and 52 runs on 17 balls against Chennai Super Kings.
Dale Steyn silences critics questioning Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s age with “puppy face” comment
The ongoing IPL 2026 has got its biggest teenage superstar as the buzz about Vaibhav Suryavanshi grows louder with every match. This 15 year old player is playing with so much confidence that people are forgetting his age.
He is dominating some of the biggest names in the game with incredible confidence. Vaibhav Suryavanshi is dominating some of the world class bowlers with incredible confidence.
After his explosive performance match after match for Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing IPL 2026, cricket legends are now openly praising the young batsman and making big predictions.
Dale Steyn surprised by Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s sensational dominance in IPL 2026
The latest name to be included in that list is that of South African great fast bowler Dale Steyn. He is clearly stunned by the teenagers’ dominance this season. Due to Vaibhav’s tremendous physical maturity and incredible performance, there have been many allegations regarding his age.
Also Read: Stephen Fleming vs MS Dhoni? CSK coach clarified on ‘credit’ controversy
However, Steyn slammed critics who said the left-handed batsman is still a little kid, but admitted that the RR star doesn’t look like a 15-year-old at all when he is batting.
The legendary Proteas fast bowler pointed out that Vaibhav looks strong, confident and fully prepared to take on some of the biggest names in the game.
Dale Steyn says Vaibhav’s face is still “puppy”
He further said that his body language and power hitting give the feel of a mature cricketer, but as soon as the helmet comes off, he is still a little kid with a “puppy face”.
Dale Steyn said on AB de Villiers’ YouTube show, “I mean, you forget he’s only 15, you know, because he’s not really tall, but he’s a strong kid. So, when you put him next to someone like Jaiswal, who is young himself, he looks full-grown. But then when you zoom in under that helmet, it’s just this puppy face… this little youth.”
It’s ridiculous: Aaron Finch on Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s brutal beating
Even former Australia captain Aaron Finch was amazed by the way Vaibhav has been batting and hitting experienced bowlers such as Jasprit Bumrah and Josh Hazlewood this season.
“He dominated them,” Finch was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo. [Hazlewood] Quick. His ability to get on the field and hit fours on the wicket is incredible. It’s a level of talent I haven’t seen at that level — putting the reputation aside and saying, “I’m going to hit the ball as far as I can.” The naivety of youth is a beautiful thing. He’s putting in video game numbers. The ease with which he strikes is ridiculous [the ball]”
Also read: IPL Chairman demands Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s debut in India, sends message to Ajit Agarkar
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s dominance in IPL 2026
Meanwhile, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s performance in the ongoing IPL 2026 has been excellent. He has already created history by becoming the second player after Jake Fraser-McGurk to score two half-centuries in just 15 balls or less in the same IPL season.
The Rajasthan Royals opener currently holds the Orange Cap after his explosive innings against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Guwahati on April 10. Vaibhav scored 78 runs in just 26 balls at a strike rate of 300 and played a key role in RR’s 6-wicket win over RCB.
Before this innings, the player from Bihar had scored 39 runs on 14 balls against Mumbai Indians, 31 runs on 18 balls against Gujarat Titans and 52 runs on 17 balls against Chennai Super Kings.
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