'He doesn't slog': Riyan Parag lauds Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 96-run knock despite RR defeat

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and skipper Riyan Parag react after the team's defeat against the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League 2026 Qualifier 2 match at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, in New Chandigarh on Friday.

'He doesn't slog': Riyan Parag lauds Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 96-run knock despite RR defeat. Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag praised teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the team’s IPL 2026 campaign ended with a seven-wicket defeat against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2. Despite the loss, Sooryavanshi once again impressed everyone with a brilliant 96 off just 47 balls in Mullanpur on Friday. The 15-year-old opener continued his fearless run in the tournament, taking apart Gujarat’s experienced bowling attack with stunning strokeplay. Rajasthan had lost Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel early, but Sooryavanshi steadied the innings while still maintaining an aggressive approach. Speaking after the match, Parag could not hide his admiration for the youngster’s batting maturity. "I can't put it into words, there's one way wh...