Gujarat Titans will face Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on May 9, where they will be reminded of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s century from the previous season. In their previous encounter in IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious by six runs, thanks to Ravi Bishnoi’s impressive spell of 4/41. Sooryavanshi, only 15 years old, has been a standout performer for RR, fearlessly taking on senior bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Josh Hazlewood.
In a match against GT earlier this season, Sooryavanshi smashed a quickfire 31 off 18 balls, showcasing his talent and fearlessness. Last season in Jaipur, he scored a century against GT, the second-fastest ton in IPL history, with a breathtaking 38-ball 101. Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan acknowledged Sooryavanshi’s impact and the memories of his previous exploits against GT.
RR currently sit in fourth place with six wins and four losses, while GT are in fifth place with 10 points. Sooryavanshi has been the standout player of the season, scoring 404 runs in 10 matches at an average of 40.40 and a strike rate of 237.64. The upcoming match in Jaipur will test both teams on what is expected to be flat wickets, with GT looking to gain momentum and RR aiming to maintain their position in the top four.
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