Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals was not aware that he missed breaking the record for the fastest century in the IPL by just three runs. Despite this, his focus was on hitting sixes and scoring as many runs as possible to lead his team to victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator match. Sooryavanshi’s impressive innings of 97 runs off 29 balls, with 12 sixes and five fours, helped RR win by 47 runs and secure a spot in the Qualifier 2 against Gujarat Titans.
Although he missed out on the fastest IPL hundred record, Sooryavanshi did break Chris Gayle’s record for most sixes in a season, hitting 65 maximums in IPL 2026. He mentioned that his primary focus was on hitting sixes and scoring runs for the team. RR captain Riyan Parag praised Sooryavanshi’s performance and mentioned that the team management gives him the space to excel in his batting.
Jofra Archer, who took 3 wickets for RR, praised Sooryavanshi’s innings and expressed confidence in the team’s performance. He highlighted the importance of taking wickets in the PowerPlay and commended the team’s effort under pressure. SRH captain Pat Cummins attributed their loss to losing wickets at crucial moments and acknowledged Sooryavanshi’s impressive performance.
Overall, both teams displayed strong performances, with Rajasthan Royals emerging victorious. The players expressed their determination to continue performing well in the upcoming matches, showcasing their talent and skills in the IPL.
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