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'Plays like gully cricket': Kaif on Sooryavanshi's blazing century
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 103 off 37 for Rajasthan Royals against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, with 12 sixes and five fours. Rajasthan fell short as SRH chased the target, but the 15-year-old's performance dominated the headlines. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif praised him as a once-in-a-generation talent and highlighted his fearless, gully-like mindset and technical composure.
Why It Matters
The performance signals the emergence of a potential future Indian cricket superstar at a very young age. Kaif's praise adds credibility to the hype surrounding a prodigious talent who could impact Indian cricket for years to come.
Timeline
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SRH chase aided by Kishan and Sharma
April 26, 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad chased the target with key contributions from Ishan Kishan (74) and Abhishek Sharma (57), forging a 132-run partnership to secure the win.
Kaif hails Sooryavanshi on Jio Hotstar
April 26, 2026
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif praised the 15-year-old, saying, 'Vaibhav Suryavanshi is a once-in-a-generation talent. At just 15, he is making the best bowlers in the IPL look ordinary.' He added that Sooryavanshi plays like 'he’s in a gully game, fearless and free' and noted 'Two hundreds in two seasons, both at a strike-rate above 250' as evidence of his mindset and ability. Kaif concluded that if he stays fit and focused, Indian cricket has found its next superstar for the next 20 to 25 years.
Sooryavanshi's 103 off 37 vs SRH at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
April 26, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 103 off 37 balls for Rajasthan Royals against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, hitting 12 sixes and five fours. RR fell short as SRH chased down the target, making the innings the highlight of the match.