Vaibhav Sooryavanshi powered Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket win over RCB in IPL 2026 with a fearless 78. Emphasising his mantra of “playing the ball, not the bowler,” he dominated top bowlers like Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood. Guided by his father and mentors, the youngster credited discipline and focus for his match-winning knock.
Guwahati: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi credited his disciplined approach and focus on basics after a match-winning performance, saying he looks to “play the ball and not the bowler” even against top names, while emphasising guidance from his father and mentors to stay grounded and committed to the long journey ahead.
Sooryavanshi led a powerful attack to kick off Rajasthan Royals’ chase, easily dismantling Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s bowling with bold shots as hosts continue to be on top with a six-wicket win over RCB.
"I just try to back my strengths and execute what I have done in practice. Of course, in the back of the mind, you know who the bowler is. But then, I try to play the ball and not the bowler," said Sooryavanshi after the match.
The teenager played with stunning audacity, his clean, powerful swings sending the ball racing to the fence at will, with 15 of his 26 deliveries fetching boundaries.
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