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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi\u2019s unbelievable IPL 2026 season reached another level after the 15-year-old smashed 97 off just 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator.The Rajasthan Royals<\/a> batter hammered 12 sixes during his explosive innings and broke Chris Gayle<\/a>\u2019s long-standing record for most sixes in a single IPL season, taking his tally to 65 maximums.The stunning knock helped Rajasthan Royals defeat SRH by 47 runs and qualify for Qualifier 2. Soon after the match, several cricket legends and public figures flooded social media with praise for the teenage sensation.Sachin Tendulkar<\/a> admired the youngster\u2019s batting technique and composure.\u201cVaibhav Sooryavanshi’s bat swing has been outstanding. What’s even more remarkable is how beautifully he clears his front foot to create room for balls aimed at his legs,\u201d Sachin wrote, calling the innings \u201cnothing short of spectacular!\u201dYuvraj Singh described Sooryavanshi as \u201cunbelievable,\u201d while Suresh Raina called him proof that \u201cIndian future is in safe hands\u201d. Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop praised the \u201crare quality\u201d of his strokeplay.<\/p>\n Should Vaibhav Sooryavanshi be included in the national T20 team?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Mohammad Kaif also hailed the teenager, saying, \u201cWe are seeing a miracle, we are seeing a future star, we are seeing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the wonder boy.\u201dFormer England captain Michael Vaughan made perhaps the boldest statement, writing: \u201cHe is the best T20 opener in the World .. India have to pick him \u2026\u201dSooryavanshi\u2019s fearless batting has made him the breakout star of IPL 2026. Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers praised his calmness under pressure, saying, \u201cThat level of game awareness in a knockout match is remarkable for someone so young\u201d.Anil Kumble added that pressure \u201csimply doesn\u2019t seem to affect him,\u201d while Kagiso Rabada admitted the youngster\u2019s fearless approach was fascinating to watch.Even politician P Chidambaram joined the praise, calling the innings \u201cspectacular\u201d. With every match, Sooryavanshi continues to build a reputation as one of cricket\u2019s brightest young talents.<\/div>\n