"Bat swing is outstanding" — Sachin Tendulkar can't stop praising Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his blistering 97 in IPL 2026 Eliminator
Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the teenager’s stunning 97-run knock in the IPL 2026 Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Tendulkar especially admired Sooryavanshi’s bat swing and his ability to create room against deliveries aimed at his legs, calling the innings “nothing short of spectacular.”
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi completely dominated the Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling attack during the IPL 2026 Eliminator with a breathtaking display of power-hitting. The 15-year-old opener attacked from the very beginning and kept the Hyderabad bowlers under constant pressure throughout his innings. None of the bowlers managed to control him as he cleared the boundary with ease and smashed 12 sixes during his explosive stay at the crease.
Sooryavanshi continued scoring at a stunning pace in Mullanpur and looked set for a historic century. The young left-hander eventually departed for 97 runs off just 29 balls, narrowly missing out on a hundred. He also came extremely close to breaking Chris Gayle’s record for the fastest century in IPL history, making his innings even more special.
His sensational knock also earned praise from cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who applauded the teenager on social media after the match. Tendulkar praised Sooryavanshi’s fearless approach, clean ball-striking, and strong batting technique following one of the most memorable innings of IPL 2026.
Sachin Tendulkar singles out one specific skill that makes Sooryavanshi "Different from everyone else"
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was highly impressed with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the teenager’s stunning knock in the IPL 2026 Eliminator. The former India captain took to X and praised the young batter’s technique, especially the way he creates room to play attacking shots with ease.
“Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s bat swing has been outstanding. What’s even more remarkable is how beautifully he clears his front foot to create room for balls aimed at his legs. This freedom allows him to play the way he does. That innings was nothing short of spectacular!” Tendulkar posted on X.
Tendulkar’s praise carried extra weight as it came after one of the most explosive knocks of IPL 2026. Sooryavanshi hammered 97 runs off just 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad, narrowly missing a century while breaking multiple records during his breathtaking innings.
97 off 29 balls, 8 sixes, a Gayle record broken — What Sooryavanshi actually did in the IPL 2026 Eliminator
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showed no signs of pressure in his first IPL knockout match and produced a breathtaking innings for the Rajasthan Royals against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in New Chandigarh. The 15-year-old began his attack with a huge six off Pat Cummins before completely taking control of the innings. He smashed 25 runs in one over against the Australian pacer and raced to 36 runs from just 10 balls.
The young left-hander continued his brutal assault by hammering three sixes off Sakib Hussain to bring up a stunning half-century in only 16 balls. That knock equalled Suresh Raina’s record for the fastest fifty in IPL knockout history. Sooryavanshi hit eight sixes on his way to 97 runs off just 29 balls and narrowly missed out on a memorable century.
During the innings, Sooryavanshi also broke Chris Gayle’s long-standing record for the most sixes in a single IPL season. The teenager now has 61 sixes in IPL 2026, going past Gayle’s previous record of 59 sixes set in 2012. He also moved into elite company for the most IPL fifties scored in under 20 balls, further proving why he has become the biggest sensation of IPL 2026.
Most sixes in an IPL season
| Sixes | Player | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 61* | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 2026 |
| 59 | Chris Gayle | 2012 |
| 52 | Andre Russell | 2019 |
| 51 | Chris Gayle | 2013 |
| 45 | Jos Buttler | 2022 |
Sooryavanshi also entered an elite list for the most IPL half-centuries scored in less than 20 balls. Abhishek Sharma currently leads the list with six such fifties, while Nicholas Pooran and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are tied with five each. At just 15 years of age, Sooryavanshi has already matched some of the most explosive batters in IPL history.
From Sachin to Gayle — Every legend is talking about this 15-year-old after the Eliminator Knock
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sensational innings in the IPL 2026 Eliminator did not just impress fans but also earned praise from some of the biggest names in world cricket. The 15-year-old’s knock showcased not only fearless power-hitting but also impressive technique and maturity far beyond his age. After hammering 97 runs off just 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Sooryavanshi quickly became the biggest talking point of the tournament.
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Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar praised the youngster’s bat swing and movement at the crease, while Yuvraj Singh called him an “unreal talent” after he broke Chris Gayle’s record for most sixes in an IPL season. “Boss baby breaks world boss record! Unbelievable, this kid is great to watch,” Yuvraj posted on X. Yuzvendra Chahal also joined the praise, writing, “Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, take a bow.”
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen was equally amazed by the teenager’s innings and called him “an absolute joke” after watching his incredible six-hitting display. Meanwhile, Mohammed Kaif described Sooryavanshi as a “future star” and said the cricket world was witnessing something special. With records falling and legends applauding him from every corner, the Rajasthan Royals youngster continues to strengthen the belief that Indian cricket has found another extraordinary talent.
What makes Sooryavanshi’s rise even more special is the way he has handled the biggest stage at such a young age. At just 15, the Rajasthan Royals opener is already breaking long-standing records and earning praise from some of cricket’s greatest names. If his IPL 2026 performances are any indication, Indian cricket may be witnessing the arrival of its next superstar.
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