Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 On Wednesday, Maharaja Yadvendra Singh International Cricket Stadium of New Chandigarh reached fever pitch. In a do-or-die eliminator clash, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) competed against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Amid the obvious tension of knockout cricket, a young talented player stepped up to turn the high-pressure match into his personal playground, punching Rajasthan’s ticket to the next stage of the tournament.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi shares heartfelt reaction after Sachin Tendulkar praises his match-winning SRH innings
The story of the night was of RR’s teenage Anubhava, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The wonderkid displayed an absolute masterclass in power-hitting that left fans and cricket pundits in awe. Even legendary cricket icons were impressed by his brilliant innings. Sachin Tendulkar He couldn’t contain his emotions and took to social media to highlight the young player’s unique technical talent.
“Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s bat swing has been excellent. What’s even more remarkable is how beautifully he clears his front foot to make space for the balls to hit him. This freedom allows him to play the way he plays. That innings was nothing short of spectacular!Tendulkar wrote on X.
For any aspiring cricketer, getting a public pat on the back by the Master Blaster is the ultimate validation. After the game, when Suryavanshi was made aware of the accolade during an interview, his reaction was a mixture of pure humility and immense joy, describing the moment as ‘a matter of complete pride’.
“It feels really good, sir. It inspires me. You just told me about it; I didn’t even know. And yes, everyone knows that he is the God of Cricket. If he has tweeted something like this, then it is a big thing for us that a legend like him has tweeted about us. So of course, it’s a matter of pride” said a smiling Suryavanshi in a video uploaded on the official IPL website.
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RR enters Qualifier 2 with impressive win over SRH in eliminator match
Inspired by Suryavanshi’s historic attack, Rajasthan Royals sealed their place in Qualifier 2 with a thumping 47-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sent in to bat first, RR posted a mammoth score of 243 runs for 8 wickets in the allotted 20 overs.
The foundation for this was completely laid by Suryavanshi, who played a breathtaking inning of 97 runs in just 29 balls at an astonishing strike rate of 334.48. He brought up his half-century in just 16 balls, and launched a ferocious attack that included 5 fours and 12 sky-high sixes. Together Yashasvi JaiswalBoth of them played a steady supporting role by scoring 29 runs in 29 balls and made a strong opening partnership of 125 runs in just 8 overs. Dhruv Jurel Then he stepped on the gas and being the captain, he scored a quick 50 runs in 21 balls. Riyan Parag Scored 26 off 12 to push the target beyond SRH’s comfort zone. Among the bowlers of Hyderabad, Mohd. Prafulla Hinge He was the most successful player by taking 3 wickets for 54 runs.
Chasing a challenging target of 244 runs to win, Sunrisers’ reply was disappointing from the beginning. speedster jofra archer Destroyed the top order by dismissing the explosive opener Abhishek Sharma For a duck in the very first over, before removing the dangerous Ishan Kishan For quick 33. Despite struggling with the contribution of the middle order Nitish Kumar Reddy (20 of 38) and Impact Player Salil Arora (21 off 35), SRH could not keep up with the rising demand rate.
Archer performed brilliantly by taking 3 wickets for 58 runs, which got huge support. Nandre BurgerA tough spell of 2 wickets for 26 runs and Ravindra Jadeja2 wickets for 21 runs. Ultimately Hyderabad was out for 196 runs in 19.2 overs. Unsurprisingly, Suryavanshi was named Player of the Match, capping off a truly historic night at New Chandigarh.
