IPL 2026: ‘He won’t be Bumrah’- Bishop questions Sooryavanshi’s first-ball six chances vs Starc
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has impressed in IPL 2026, scoring 400 runs at a strike rate of 238. 10 against top bowlers. He now faces a new challenge against Mitchell Starc, who has recovered from injury and joined Delhi Capitals.
The duel between the fearless youngster and the experienced Australian quick is anticipated to be a key contest.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already squared up to some of the quickest and most respected bowlers in IPL 2026 and come through with striking assurance. At just 15, he has gone after names like Jasprit Bumrah, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Pat Cummins, showing little regard for reputation and keeping his attention fixed solely on the ball. So far, he has accumulated 400 runs at an average of 44.
44 and a strike rate of 238. 10, numbers that underline just how dominant he has been. With eight matches still left, there is growing curiosity around just how far he can push his season.
After producing match-defining knocks against teams like Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Sooryavanshi now faces a new challenge in the Delhi Capitals. And right at the top of the order, he could be greeted by Mitchell Starc. The Australian left-arm quick has recently joined Delhi Capitals after recovering from shoulder and elbow issues.