Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to impress in the IPL. Since making his debut in the 2025 season, he has captivated audiences. On Friday, he notched another half-century in just 15 balls during the 2026 IPL edition. This accomplishment makes him the second player, following Jake Fraser-McGurk, to achieve multiple such rapid fifties in the league.
Players with the most half-centuries in 15 balls or fewer in IPL history:
– Jake Fraser-McGurk (Delhi Capitals) – 2
– Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) – 2
– Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals) – 1
– KL Rahul (Punjab Kings) – 1
– Pat Cummins (Kolkata Knight Riders) – 1
– Romario Shepherd (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) – 1
– Yusuf Pathan (Kolkata Knight Riders) – 1
– Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) – 1
– Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants) – 1
Explosive batting from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel guided Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket triumph against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Friday’s IPL encounter.
Opting to bat first, RCB reached 201 for 8, thanks to a resilient 63 from captain Rajat Patidar.
Virat Kohli added 32, Romario Shepherd contributed 22, and Venkatesh Iyer scored 29 to support the innings.
Chasing the target, Sooryavanshi’s 78 from 26 deliveries and Jurel’s unbeaten 81 from 43 balls formed a crucial 108-run second-wicket partnership in only 37 balls. Krunal Pandya took 2 for 30, claiming consecutive wickets to apply pressure.
Jurel then partnered with Ravindra Jadeja, who made 24, for a 68-run stand that sealed the win with two overs remaining.
For Rajasthan Royals, Jofra Archer (2/33), Ravi Bishnoi (2/32), and Brijesh Sharma (2/37) each picked up two wickets.
Match summary:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 201 for 8 in 20 overs (Rajat Patidar 63; Jofra Archer 2/33, Ravi Bishnoi 2/32, Brijesh Sharma 2/37).
Rajasthan Royals: 202 for 4 in 18 overs (Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 78, Dhruv Jurel 80 not out; Krunal Pandya 2/30, Josh Hazlewood 2/44).
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