Watch: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi goes berserk with 93 Off 38 as RR refuse to die in a do-or-die IPL 2026 battle vs LSG

Rajasthan Royals climbed to fourth place in the Indian Premier League 2026 points table after registering a comfortable seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur. Chasing a massive target of 221, the Rajasthan Royals completed the chase in just 19.1 overs with five balls to spare in a crucial match for their playoff hopes.

In this do-or-die clash, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi narrowly missed out on a century after being dismissed for a sensational 93 off just 38 balls. The youngster returned to form with a stunning knock in RR’s must-win encounter against LSG at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Although he fell short of his hundred, the 15-year-old reached his half-century in only 23 balls — his fourth fifty of IPL 2026. Known for his explosive starts, Vaibhav faced a different challenge in Jaipur as the LSG pacers tested him with sharp short-pitched bowling. However, the left-hander handled the pressure brilliantly and played one of his finest innings of the season.

Sooryavanshi's 93 Off 38: Every six, every boundary — ball-by-ball breakdown of the brutal knock

Chasing a mammoth target of 221, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi initially struggled against the disciplined short-pitched attack from the Lucknow Super Giants pacers. The left-hander was on just 5 runs from 11 balls before shifting gears brilliantly. During the early phase, he showed great composure and allowed Yashasvi Jaiswal to take charge from the other end.

Once settled, Sooryavanshi began targeting the LSG seamers, especially Mohsin Khan and Akash Maharaj Singh. The young sensation of India reached his half-century in just 23 balls — his fourth fifty of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. Interestingly, it was also his slowest half-century this year, having scored his previous three fifties in only 15 deliveries each.

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The youngster created history with his explosive innings on Tuesday night. Sooryavanshi became the first Indian batter to smash 50 sixes in a single IPL season. Only Chris Gayle and Andre Russell have hit more than 50 sixes in an IPL season, with Gayle achieving the feat twice. While Jaiswal scored a quickfire 43 off 23 balls, Sooryavanshi completely took over the chase with a breathtaking 93 from just 38 deliveries, smashing seven fours and 10 massive sixes to put Rajasthan Royals in complete control of the game.

How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi single-handedly kept RR's IPL 2026 playoff dream alive vs LSG

When Rajasthan Royals walked into their must-win clash against Lucknow Super Giants, the pressure was suffocating. One defeat and their playoff campaign would have been over before it truly began. But nobody seemed to have told Vaibhav Suryavanshi that. The young prodigy walked to the crease and did what only the most fearless batters in cricket dare to do — he seized the moment completely and refused to let it go. His 93 off 38 was not merely a knock; it was a rescue mission executed with the composure of a veteran and the audacity of youth. Every six was a lifeline. Every boundary is a statement of intent.

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The victory carried significant weight in the points table. Rajasthan Royals climbed into the top four, accumulating 14 points from 13 games, while Punjab Kings were pushed down to fifth. Should RR seal victory in their final league fixture, it would effectively end the playoff hopes of three strong contenders — Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders. The Shreyas Iyer-led team is currently sitting on 13 points and can advance to a maximum of 15. KKR, with two games still remaining, share that same ceiling. CSK, meanwhile, can reach no more than 14 points — leaving their fate entirely dependent on results outside their control. In a single evening, the Indian batter did not just win a game. He reshaped the entire playoff picture.

Dream11 & fantasy impact: Why Sooryavanshi is the must-pick multiplier after this 93-run masterclass

If you are building your Dream11 team for RR's next game, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the first name you write down. No debate. His 93 off 38 against LSG was not just a big knock — it was the kind of innings that gives fantasy players massive points in one go. He scored runs at a strike rate that most batters only dream of, which means if you make him your multiplier, the points pile up fast. Suryavanshi is also opening the batting, so he faces the maximum number of balls in the powerplay — exactly the phase where fantasy points are easiest to earn. He is in form, he is fearless, and he is hungry. In fantasy cricket, that combination is everything. Whether you are playing a small league or a mega contest, leaving Suryavanshi out of your team right now is a risk you simply cannot afford to take.

Forget the options. Forget the alternatives. Right now, in IPL 2026, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not just a pick — he is the pick. Captain him. Back him. And watch your fantasy team do exactly what he did to LSG.