'Bumrah had no visible plan': Irfan Pathan explains how Sooryavanshi forced world's best to rethink
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stunned cricket fans by hitting two sixes off world-class bowler Jasprit Bumrah in a single IPL over. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan lauded the young prodigy's fearless approach, noting how Sooryavanshi's audacious hitting forced even Bumrah to rethink his strategy. This remarkable feat against a top bowler highlights the youngster's immense potential.
After Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed two sixes off Jasprit Bumrah, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan praised the 15-year-old prodigy, explaining how he forced the world’s best bowler to think. Sooryavanshi grabbed headlines when he took on Jasprit Bumrah, widely regarded as the world’s best bowler, he smashed him for two sixes in a single over. Facing Bumrah for the first time in the IPL, the young left-hander launched the very first ball he faced over long-on for a stunning six, a shot that even drew a smile from the Indian pace spearhead.
After rotating strike briefly with opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sooryavanshi once again took on Bumrah on the 4th ball of same over. Anticipating a slower delivery, he picked it early and launched it into the midwicket stands, marking two sixes. Sooryavanshi’s innings was short but electrifying.
He scored a blistering 39 off just 14 balls before being dismissed by Shardul Thakur, caught in the deep. 'He was waiting for Bumrah' - Pathan Speaking on his YouTube channel, Pathan revealed that Sooryavanshi had been preparing for this moment. “This 15-year-old wonder kid says, ‘I am waiting for Jasprit Bumrah.
I got out to him last year. I will come this year and hit him. ’ And he hit Bumrah on the very first ball,” Pathan said.