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Suryavanshi's Record-Breaking Knock
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 15-ball fifty against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
“Suryavanshi, 15, whacked eight fours and seven sixes in a remarkable display of power-hitting”
He whacked eight fours and seven sixes in a brutal 26-ball 78 that powered Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket victory.
Suryavanshi formed a devastating 108-run partnership with Dhruv Jurel, who finished 81 not out.
His strike rate of 266.6 made him the tournament's leading run-scorer with 200 runs in four innings.
His fearless assault dismantled RCB's bowling attack, including Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Dominance Over Elite Bowlers
Suryavanshi took apart Jasprit Bumrah earlier in the tournament and then tore into Josh Hazlewood.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was treated with utter disdain as Suryavanshi hit back-to-back sixes and boundaries.
The 15-year-old said, I try to play the ball and not the bowler, and play my game.
His fearless approach and clean striking left both the bowlers and the crowd stunned.
Historic Achievements
Suryavanshi became only the second player in IPL history to score two 15-ball fifties in a single season.
“Suryavanshi and Jake Fraser-McGurk are the only two batters to notch up two 15-ball fifties in the IPL”
He took the Orange Cap as the season's leading run-scorer.
The innings was an exhibition of aggressive yet calculated batting.
The knock left the chase well within reach after Suryavanshi's dismissal.