Sooryavanshi’s fearless batting leaves SRH helpless

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced another astonishing display in the IPL Eliminator at New Chandigarh, smashing a 29‑ball 97 that derailed Sunrisers Hyderabad’s campaign. His Powerplay assault, delivered with trademark fearlessness, left SRH with no answers. Rajasthan teammates insist he thrives without overthinking. Riyan Parag said the key is simply letting him play freely, while Dhruv Jurel described a mindset built on relentless practice and absolute self‑belief.

According to Jurel, Sooryavanshi never doubts his ability and refuses to give bowlers any psychological advantage, focusing solely on watching the ball. SRH assistant coach James Franklin admitted they tried every possible plan, from full lengths to unusual fields, but the 15‑year‑old adapted instantly. Franklin called him a once‑in‑a‑generation talent with decades of growth ahead. He added that today’s young T20 batters play without fear, shaping a faster, more aggressive game. For SRH, even introducing spin early felt futile against such momentum.