In a thrilling IPL 2026 match, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old batting prodigy for Rajasthan Royals, scored 78 runs off just 26 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), helping his team chase down a target of 201 runs with two overs to spare. After the match, Sooryavanshi credited his father, Sanjiv, and RR support staff member Romi Bhinder for their guidance, emphasizing the importance of staying focused on his game. 'My father keeps on guiding me... they keep on telling me that the journey is long,' he stated. Former Indian spinner Murali Kartik, who interviewed him post-match, advised Sooryavanshi to remain humble despite his newfound fame, saying, 'Zyada idhar udhar nahi (No need to focus on other things).' Sooryavanshi expressed disappointment at getting out after scoring 78, as he felt he could have led his team to victory even earlier. Currently, he holds the Orange Cap for the highest run-scorer in the tournament with 200 runs in four matches.