Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will face 'bouncer threat', warns ex-India player
All eyes are on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as Rajasthan Royals face Gujarat Titans. Aakash Chopra predicts bowlers will target the young star with short balls and wide lines. Rajasthan, with a winning start, is unlikely to change their lineup.
Gujarat's top order must perform, while questions linger over their middle order and bowling options.
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes all eyes will be on young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi when Rajasthan Royals take on Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2026 clash in Ahmedabad on Saturday, April 4. Sooryavanshi lit up the tournament opener with a breathtaking 17-ball 52, powering Rajasthan Royals to a dominant eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings. His fearless strokeplay has already made him one of the most talked-about players this season, but Chopra believes opposition bowlers will come prepared with specific plans to counter him.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra suggested that Gujarat’s bowlers are likely to test the youngster with short-pitched deliveries and wider lines. “All eyes stop on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as to how this guy will play. He will be tested.
The way he swings his bat, bouncers will definitely be bowled against him. I think bouncers will be a threat,” Chopra said. He further explained that bowlers could look to exploit areas outside off stump as well.