'In my 35 years of cricket...': Breathtaking Vaibhav Sooryavanshi floors Justin Langer
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's breathtaking 93 off 38 balls powered Rajasthan Royals to a crucial IPL 2026 win. Coach Justin Langer lauded the 15-year-old's fearless batting, noting its impact on elite bowlers. Sooryavanshi also became the first Indian to hit 50 sixes in a season, showcasing immense potential for the future.
Justin Langer was full of praise for teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the youngster once again delivered a breathtaking performance for Rajasthan Royals in their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday (May 19). Calling it a “privilege” to watch the 15-year-old bat, Langer said Sooryavanshi’s fearless strokeplay has left even the world’s best bowlers stunned. Rajasthan Royals kept their playoff hopes alive with a commanding seven-wicket win at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, successfully chasing down a massive target of 221.
At the heart of the stunning chase was Sooryavanshi, who smashed a sensational 93 off just 38 balls, hammering seven fours and 10 towering sixes at an astonishing strike rate of 244. 74. The explosive knock also saw Sooryavanshi become the first Indian batter in IPL history to hit 50 sixes in a single season.
After his dismissal, Dhruv Jurel anchored the chase with an unbeaten 53 off 38 deliveries, before Donovan Ferreira sealed the victory in style with a six over long-on on the first ball of the final over. Speaking after the match, Langer admitted he has rarely seen anything like Sooryavanshi’s batting in his long cricketing journey. “We’ve seen it all season, he’s the leading run scorer.
In all my time, I’ve seen some amazing players in 35 years of cricket. To see a young man bat like that, not just tonight, but throughout the series, is breathtaking,” Langer said. The former Australian opener also recalled how elite fast bowlers like Mitchell Starc and Anrich Nortje looked stunned while bowling to the RR prodigy earlier this season.