Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi looked visibly upset as he walked back to the pavilion after falling for 96 off 47 balls in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2. It was the third time in his last 4 innings that the teenage sensation was dismissed within the nineties, narrowly missing out on one other century.
After RR selected to bat first in Mullanpur, Suryavanshi had to regulate his usual attacking style against Gujarat Titans (GT). With the Royals reeling at 9/2 in only the second over, the teenager combined composure with calculated aggression, bringing up the slowest half-century of his IPL profession from 31 deliveries.
Despite losing partners at regular intervals, Suryavanshi anchored the innings and kept the scoreboard moving. He accelerated into the nineties by smashing a few sixes off Washington Sundar within the seventeenth over and appeared set for a well-earned hundred.
Nonetheless, very like his innings against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), he was unable to convert it right into a three-figure rating. In a dismissal harking back to his previous outing, the left-hander attempted to guide a brief ball over the third-man region.
Nonetheless, he didn’t get enough distance on the shot, and the ball went straight to Prasidh Krishna, who accomplished the catch comfortably. Clearly frustrated with the way in which he got out, Suryavanshi was seen talking to himself and making expressive gestures as he made his way back to the dugout.
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Cricket could be such a cruel game! 💔
97 within the Eliminator, 96 in Qualifier 2… first player to attain back-to-back 90+ scores within the Playoffs stage. #VaibhavSooryavanshi deserves every little bit of applause as he walks off. 👏🙌🩷#TATAIPL Qualifier 2 👉 #GTvRR | LIVE NOW… pic.twitter.com/Z1pxujPXdJ
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 29, 2026
Listed here are some twitter reactions:
🔥 ONE & ONLY VAIBHAV SOORYAVANSHI. 🔥
🥶 93(38) vs LSG.
🥶 97(29) vs SRH.
🥶 96(47) vs GT.Three unbelievable knocks. Three missed centuries. One extraordinary talent. pic.twitter.com/gH6jjic81X
— Faruk (@uf2151593) May 29, 2026
THE WHOLE STADIUM ON THEIR FEET & APPRECIATING VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI. 🙌❤️ pic.twitter.com/xkDDIX4KU4
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) May 29, 2026
🚨 VAIBHAV CREATED HISTORY 🚨
– Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes the 2nd fastest ever to finish 1000 runs in IPL History. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/yFh6Ug5Oeg
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) May 29, 2026
🚨Vaibhav Sooryavanshi revealed his pre match secret 🚨
Vaibhav Suryavanshi said 🗣️ :
“Once I used to remain at home 2 or 3 years ago, played matches or practised there, every time I had free time at home, I used to observe cartoons, I actually enjoyed it. Even now, every time I feel… pic.twitter.com/zDESILUpLd
— Indian Cricket (@IPL2025Auction) May 29, 2026
VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI’S LAST 3 FIFTY PLUS SCORES IN IPL 2026:
– 93(38) Vs LSG.
– 97(29) Vs SRH in Eliminator.
– 96(47) Vs GT in Qualifier 2.Vaibhav Missed 3 well deserved a whole lot – Feel for Vaibhav! 💔 pic.twitter.com/psX3IhcBzQ
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) May 29, 2026
15-year-old VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI again miss 100 within the 2nd consecutive match out on 96(47) runs
Excellent knock he struck 7 beautiful SIXES
GeziDirenişi #EliminaçãoNaCasa #Qualifiers2 #GTvRR #IPL2026#चौधरी_चरण_सिंह #29maggio2026 #YoVotoPorKeiko pic.twitter.com/HNl7Cl4Wjc
— sports news (@CricUniverse7) May 29, 2026
🔴 SO BHUVI WAS REALLY VISINORY MEN 🤯
🎙️: Vaibhav Suryavanshi is playing proper cricketing shots, not only slogging. At only 15 years old, he shows remarkable maturity. The way in which he’s batting has been outstanding, & he deserves full credit 👏pic.twitter.com/cnN2G1EqFw
— Sam (@cricsam02) May 29, 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi scripts IPL history, completes 1,000 runs during Qualifier 2
Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi achieved one other major milestone during IPL 2026, completing 1,000 runs within the Qualifier 2 clash against Gujarat Titans on Friday, May 29. The rising star became the quickest batter to achieve the landmark when it comes to balls faced, getting there in just 440 deliveries, 126 fewer than the previous record held by Andre Russell (566).
He also registered the feat because the fastest Indian to 1,000 IPL runs by innings played. The landmark moment arrived within the sixteenth over of the innings when the left-handed batter dispatched Jason Holder for a boundary. Holder delivered a brief ball outside off stump, and Suryavanshi capitalised by cutting it crisply through deep extra cover for 4.
Fastest to 1,000 IPL runs (by balls faced) [via Star Sports]
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 440
- Andre Russell – 566
- Tim David – 573
- Travis Head – 588
- Phil Salt – 591
Fastest to 1000 IPL runs (by innings) [via Cricbuzz]
- 21- Shaun Marsh
- 23 – Lendl Simmons
- 23- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- 24 – Devon Conway
- 25 – Matthew Hayden and Sai Sudharsan
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