Teen prodigy Suryavanshi sparks Rajasthan rout

Vaibhav Suryavanshi announced his new IPL season in spectacular fashion, blasting a 17‑ball 52 to power Rajasthan Royals to an eight‑wicket demolition of Chennai Super Kings. The 15‑year‑old left‑hander, already a global sensation after last year’s record‑breaking debut, struck four fours and five towering sixes as Rajasthan mowed down a target of 128 with 7.5 overs remaining in Guwahati.

Fresh off his birthday last week, Suryavanshi survived a dropped chance first ball before unleashing a ruthless assault, racing to his half‑century in just 15 deliveries with back‑to‑back sixes off Noor Ahmad. He later revealed he kept celebrations quiet, joking that he “went to sleep early” to avoid the traditional cake‑smearing ritual.

Reflecting on his approach, he said the plan was to dominate the powerplay in a small chase. His blistering knock ensured exactly that, setting the tone for a commanding Rajasthan victory and reaffirming his status as the league’s most electrifying young talent.