Copying Vaibhav Sooryavanshi would be 'foolish', says Devdutt Padikkal

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• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: IPL/BCCI) Poll Performance of Which player have you enjoyed the most in IPL 2026 so far?
• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Devdutt Padikkal Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Devdutt Padikkal has showered praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him a “rare talent” and admitting that trying to replicate his batting style would be “foolish.
• ”In IPL 2026, both Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Devdutt Padikkal have emerged as two of the most destructive left-handed batters in the tournament, captivating fans with their fearless strokeplay and explosive scoring.
• Their connection reached a historic milestone on May 19 during a crucial clash against Lucknow Super Giants, when the 15-year-old Sooryavanshi hammered a sensational 93 off just 38 deliveries.
• The innings helped him become the youngest batter in world cricket history to score 500-plus runs in a T20 tournament season.