The teenage sensation delivered another unforgettable performance in the IPL 2026 Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Mullanpur. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a breathtaking 97 runs off just 29 balls, helping Rajasthan Royals race to 127/1 in only 8.2 overs before he was dismissed by Praful Hinge.
During the explosive innings, the left-handed batter hammered 5 fours and 12 sixes at an unbelievable strike rate of 334.48. His brutal hitting completely dominated the SRH bowling attack, including Pat Cummins and Eshan Malinga.
The knock also highlighted Vaibhav’s ability to perform under pressure in knockout matches. Playing his first IPL playoff game, the youngster showed no signs of nerves and attacked from the very beginning.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi IPL 2026 Runs (Match-by-Match)
| Opponent | Runs (Balls) | Venue | Date | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRH (Eliminator) | 97 (29) | New Chandigarh | 27 May 26 | 334.48 | 5 | 12 |
| MI | 4 (6) | Mumbai | 24 May 26 | 66.6 | 0 | 0 |
| LSG | 93 (38) | Jaipur | 19 May 26 | 244.7 | 7 | 10 |
| DC | 46 (21) | Delhi | 17 May 26 | 219 | 5 | 3 |
| GT | 36 (16) | Jaipur | 09 May 26 | 225 | 3 | 3 |
| DC | 4 (2) | Jaipur | 01 May 26 | 200 | 1 | 0 |
| PBKS | 43 (16) | New Chandigarh | 28 Apr 26 | 268.7 | 3 | 5 |
| SRH | 103 (37) | Jaipur | 25 Apr 26 | 278.3 | 5 | 12 |
| LSG | 8 (11) | Lucknow | 22 Apr 26 | 72.7 | 2 | 0 |
| KKR | 46 (28) | Kolkata | 19 Apr 26 | 164.2 | 6 | 2 |
| SRH | 0 (1) | Hyderabad | 13 Apr 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RCB | 78 (26) | Guwahati | 10 Apr 26 | 300 | 8 | 7 |
| MI | 39 (14) | Guwahati | 07 Apr 26 | 278.5 | 1 | 5 |
| GT | 31 (18) | Ahmedabad | 04 Apr 26 | 172.2 | 5 | 1 |
| CSK | 52 (17) | Guwahati | 30 Mar 26 | 305.8 | 4 | 5 |
IPL 2026 Total Runs,Stats Summary
| Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 680 | 103 | 45.33 | 244.60 | 1 | 5 | 55 | 65 |
*Stats updated after RR vs SRH Eliminator match on 27 May 2026.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Knockout Match Record
| Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 489 | 61.12 | 228.50 | 3 | 1 |
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stunning 97-run knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator further strengthened his reputation as a big-match player. The teenager completely dominated the SRH bowling attack and played one of the most destructive innings ever seen in an IPL playoff game.
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