Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim has lauded the rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who impressed with a quickfire 78-run innings, showcasing his talent at the top of the order. Sooryavanshi, aged 15, has been gaining attention for fearlessly facing top fast bowlers, contributing to Rajasthan Royals’ strong starts in IPL 2026 matches. Notably, he dominated bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood in a recent match, scoring 78 runs off just 26 balls.
Karim expressed admiration for Sooryavanshi’s performance, describing it as a remarkable display of talent and maturity in batting. He commended the young cricketer’s confident stroke play and versatile shot selection, noting his ability to handle both pace and spin bowlers effectively. Despite missing out on a potential century, Sooryavanshi’s strategic approach and positive mindset were evident as he adapted his game during the innings.
Following the match, RCB’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar also praised Sooryavanshi, acknowledging the impact the young batsman had on the game. Bhuvneshwar highlighted Sooryavanshi’s mature batting style, emphasizing that the 15-year-old’s skillful shot-making and composed gameplay were instrumental in shifting the momentum in Rajasthan Royals’ favor early in the match.
