In the Qualifier 2 match against Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi narrowly missed out on scoring his third IPL century. After coming close to achieving the fastest ever century in the previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Sooryavanshi was once again denied the milestone by just a few runs.
Batting on 96, the 16-year-old was just one hit away from reaching the coveted three-figure mark. However, he was dismissed in a similar fashion to the previous match, getting out while attempting an upper cut and edging the ball to deep third.
Despite falling short of a century, Sooryavanshi played a sensational innings that helped his team post a competitive total of 214. His performance was crucial as wickets fell at regular intervals at the other end. Additionally, Sooryavanshi achieved a significant milestone during his innings, becoming the fastest Indian player to reach 1000 IPL runs.
Overall, Sooryavanshi’s contribution was invaluable to the Rajasthan Royals, showcasing his talent and potential as a young cricketer. The match against Gujarat Titans may not have seen him reach the century mark, but his efforts were commendable nonetheless.
The match took place on May 29, 2026, and it was another memorable performance by the promising young batsman.
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