Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 97 Off 29 Stuns AB de Villiers

In a high-stakes IPL Eliminator, 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi announced himself with a blistering 97 from 29 deliveries that powered Rajasthan Royals to 243 for 8 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Legendary batter AB de Villiers watched in awe as the teenager absorbed every tactical adjustment thrown at him by Cummins and Co. yet remained unflustered. De Villiers highlighted Vaibhav’s shot selection, mental preparation, and ability to read bowlers as hallmarks of a player far beyond his years. The innings included twelve sixes that repeatedly cleared the boundary ropes, leaving the opposition attack searching for answers. Commentators noted that such poise in knockout cricket at this age is rare and could redefine expectations for teenage prospects in the IPL.