Watch: Vaibhav Suryavanshi hilariously credits ‘Mithai’ after smashing fastest fifty vs CSK

Rajasthan Royals faced Chennai Super Kings in the third match of IPL 2026 and secured a comfortable victory, completing the chase in just 13 overs. The standout performer was 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who delivered an exceptional innings and impressed everyone with his talent. He scored a half-century in only 15 balls, marking the fastest fifty of the tournament so far.

Following his remarkable performance, Suryavanshi quickly became a trending topic on social media. A video of him has gone viral, showing the Rajasthan Royals players on the team bus as they return to the hotel. In the clip, his teammates are seen praising him and sharing light-hearted moments.

During the interaction, Ravi Bishnoi jokingly remarks that Suryavanshi is quite different. In response, the young player humorously says, “I went to bat today after eating Rajbhog sweets.”Thanks to Suryavanshi’s brilliant knock, Rajasthan Royals chased down the target with ease and secured an 8-wicket win, highlighting a memorable performance in the early stages of the tournament.

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s explosive knock powers RR against CSK

Chasing a target of 128, Vaibhav Suryavanshi played an outstanding innings and removed all pressure from his opening partner, Yashasvi Jaiswal. He scored 52 runs from just 17 balls, hitting four boundaries and five big sixes. His strike rate of 305.88 made the chase very easy, as the Rajasthan Royals won the match in only 12.1 overs with eight wickets in hand.

With this innings, the RR opener reached his fifty in just 15 balls and joined a special group of players. He now shares the record for the third-fastest fifty in IPL history with players like Yusuf Pathan, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, and Jake Fraser-McGurk. The fastest fifty in IPL history is by Yashasvi Jaiswal in 13 balls, followed by KL Rahul, Pat Cummins, and Romario Shepherd, who reached the mark in 14 balls.

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‘Mithai’ comment steals the spotlight after record-breaking fifty

A light-hearted comment by Vaibhav Suryavanshi became a major talking point after his record-breaking performance. A video from the team bus quickly went viral, where his teammates praised him and shared jokes after the match. In the video, Ravi Bishnoi jokingly told Suryavanshi that he was different. The young player replied with a smile, “Aaj rajbhog mithai khaake gaya tha” (I had a sweet before the game), which fans loved.

Rajbhog is a rich and popular Indian sweet, especially famous in West Bengal and Odisha. It is similar to rasgulla but larger and more special. It is made from soft chhena (fresh paneer) balls filled with dry fruits, saffron, and sometimes cardamom. His fun reply added a cultural touch to his memorable performance.

In the match, Riyan Parag-led team defeated Chennai Super Kings while chasing a target of 128. Suryavanshi scored 52 runs in just 17 balls and shared a 75-run opening partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal. His 15-ball half-century is the fastest of the season, surpassing Devdutt Padikkal’s earlier record. His strong performance could help the Rajasthan Royals aim for their second IPL title.

Fans react to Suryavanshi’s funny post-match remark

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s funny “mithai” comment after the match quickly caught the attention of fans on social media. Many people praised his simple nature and confidence at such a young age. His reply to Ravi Bishnoi made fans smile, and the video was widely shared online. Supporters also appreciated how the young player stayed calm and cheerful after his big performance, making him even more popular among cricket lovers.