Watch: "Chosen One" — WWE's Drew McIntyre trains in Vaibhav's RR jersey

Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is continuing to become one of the biggest stars of IPL 2026. The 15-year-old batter has now even caught the attention of WWE superstar Drew McIntyre ahead of Rajasthan Royals’ important Eliminator clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Drew McIntyre recently shared a video on Instagram where he was seen training in the gym while wearing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Rajasthan Royals jersey. The WWE star captioned the video “Chosen One,” showing his support for the young RR batter before the big playoff match.

The post quickly became viral among cricket and WWE fans. Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag also reacted to the video and commented, “Omgggggg don't remember how many Future Shock DDTs I've hit on 2K.” Rajasthan Royals’ official social media account also replied by calling Sooryavanshi the “chosen one.”

From WWE ring to cricket craze — Drew McIntyre's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi moment is the crossover nobody saw coming

The unexpected moment between WWE and IPL quickly became a major talking point online. Fans loved seeing a global WWE superstar supporting a young IPL cricketer before such an important playoff match.

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Due to his fearless batting and aggressive style, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has emerged as one of the biggest breakout stars in the IPL. The teenager has impressed everyone with the way he attacks top bowlers and performs calmly under pressure situations.

His popularity has now gone beyond cricket fans, and Drew McIntyre’s viral Instagram video showed just how quickly Sooryavanshi’s fame is growing worldwide. The RR batter is now one of the most talked-about young players in the tournament.

Can Vaibhav deliver again? What RR vs SRH Eliminator means for the 15-year-old

India U-19 star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been in outstanding form for Rajasthan Royals this season. He is currently RR’s leading run-scorer with 583 runs and is also fighting for the Orange Cap in IPL 2026.

The young batter has played with an unbelievable strike rate of 232.27 and has completely changed games with his attacking batting style. His performances have played a huge role in helping Rajasthan Royals reach the IPL 2026 playoffs.

Now RR will face Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad in a high-pressure Eliminator match where the losing team will be knocked out of the tournament. SRH have already defeated Rajasthan Royals twice this season, but RR will once again hope that the “Sooryavanshi storm” can help them stay alive in the title race.