Like Gayle, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is going to be feared by bowlers: Irfan Pathan | The BriefWire
Like Gayle, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is going to be feared by bowlers: Irfan Pathan
Published on 5/20/2026, 9:04:00 AM
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The spectacular rise of teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has taken an intimidating turn in IPL 2026. Following his latest destructive performance against the Lucknow Super Giants, former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan remarked that the 15-year-old prodigy is starting to create the exact same psychological terror among bowlers that West Indian icon Chris Gayle commanded during his absolute prime.
Chasing a massive target of 221 runs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, the young Rajasthan Royals opening batter constructed a masterpiece of raw power.
Sooryavanshi dismantled the opposition bowling unit with a blazing 38-ball 93, an innings that included seven boundaries and 10 massive sixes.
His clinical batting display allowed the Royals to easily hunt down the steep target, securing a crucial seven-wicket win.
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Quick context: The spectacular rise of teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has taken an intimidating turn in IPL 2026.