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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 37-ball 103 vs SRH puts RR on the front foot and Orange Cap contention
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blasted 103 off 37, including a 15-ball half-century, as Rajasthan Royals posted 228/6 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He explained a pre-match plan to play freely and trusted the pitch, while moving to the Orange Cap lead after the innings.
Why It Matters
The innings highlights the rise of a teenage opener and reshapes Orange Cap standings in IPL 2026, signaling a key storyline for the season.
Timeline
4 Events
RR post 228/6 and Sooryavanshi moves to Orange Cap lead
April 25, 2026
Sooryavanshi’s 103 aided RR to 228/6, with his performance shaping the match's tempo. He also moved to the top of the Orange Cap run-scoring chart following the innings.
centuries: Sooryavanshi reaches 100 off 36 balls, third-fastest IPL century
April 25, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi completed his century in 36 deliveries, the third-fastest in IPL history, as part of a 103 off 37 balls that anchored RR’s innings.
Sooryavanshi reaches a 15-ball half-century
April 25, 2026
Sooryavanshi’s innings included a rapid start with a half-century coming in 15 balls, setting the tone for his assault against SRH.
Pre-match plan: RR aimed to play freely and back their game
April 25, 2026
Before the match, Rajasthan Royals planned to play freely and back their game, as the team sought to remove hesitation from their batting. Sooryavanshi later reflected that there was no intention to go for a first-ball six, emphasizing trust in the surface and scoring options.