In a PSL 2026 moment that turned uncomfortable fast, a Pakistani journalist compared Babar Azam’s strike rate with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s lightning 36-ball century. The jab referenced Babar’s 40-ball fifty on the same day the teenage Indian batter’s knock drew headlines, leaving Babar to field awkward questions.
Rajasthan Royals teen Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered a surreal 36-ball century against SRH in IPL 2026, showcasing his explosive upside. Even though his fireworks didn’t end in a win for RR, the innings left a major mark—Australia captain Pat Cummins was visibly awed and openly praised the teenager as a new favourite player.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets in IPL 2026, chasing a daunting 229 with nine balls to spare. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struck a rapid 103 for RR, the third-fastest IPL century, but couldn’t stop the collapse. Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma steered the chase, while RR’s poor fielding proved costly.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up the IPL with an eye-popping run spree, becoming the youngest and fastest player to reach 1,000 T20 runs on just 473 balls. He also struck a sensational 36-ball century, his second IPL ton, powering Rajasthan to a strong total and signaling a major rise for the teen star.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up the RR vs SRH clash with a blazing 103 off 36 balls, registering the IPL’s third fastest century. His innings featured 12 sixes as Rajasthan Royals piled up a massive 228/6. Dhruv Jurel added a crucial fifty, helping RR set a daunting target that swung the match firmly their way.
Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, just 15, smashed the fastest hundred of IPL 2026, reaching 100 off 36 balls against SunRisers Hyderabad. The feat also ranks as the third-fastest century in IPL history, underlining a startling speed and composure for a teenager on a major stage.
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