IPL 2026: Sachin Tendulkar explains ‘excellent’ batting aspect of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Sachin Tendulkar and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s incredible IPL 2026 season reached the next level after the 15-year-old smashed 97 off just 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator.The Rajasthan Royals batsman smashed 12 sixes during his explosive innings to surpass Chris Gayle’s long-standing record of sixes in a single IPL season to reach 65 highs. The stunning knock helped Rajasthan Royals beat SRH by 47 runs to qualify for Qualifier 2. Shortly after the match, several cricket legends and public figures flooded social media with praise for the teenage sensation.Sachin Tendulkar admired the youngster’s batting technique and composure.“Vaibhava Sooryavanshi’s bat swing was excellent. What’s even more remarkable is how beautifully he clears his front foot to create space for leg balls,” Sachin wrote, calling the innings “nothing short of spectacular!”Yuvraj Singh described Sooryavanshi as “incredible”, while Suresh Raina called him proof that “India’s future is in safe hands”. Former West Indies paceman Ian Bishop praised the “rare quality” of his stroke play.

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Mohammad Kaif also welcomed the teenager saying, “We see a miracle, we see a future star, we see Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s wonder boy.”Former England captain Michael Vaughan made perhaps the boldest statement when he wrote: “He is the best T20 opener in the world… India must pick him…”Sooryavanshi’s fearless batting has made him the breakout star of IPL 2026. Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers praised his composure under pressure, saying, “That level of awareness of the game in a knock-out match is remarkable for someone so young”.Anil Kumble added that the pressure “just doesn’t work” for him, while Kagiso Rabada admitted the youngster’s fearless approach is fascinating to watch.Politician P Chidambaram also joined in the praise, describing the innings as “magnificent”. With each match, Sooryavanshi continues to build a reputation as one of cricket’s brightest young talents.