2 min learnCould 25, 2026 03:21 PM IST
Most younger cricketers dream of scoring their first T20 century. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already considering far past that. In a candid chat with former England captain Kevin Pietersen on The Swap, the teen revealed an ambition that immediately grabbed consideration – he desires to attain 200 in a T20 innings and break Chris Gayle’s iconic document of 175*.
What made the second memorable wasn’t simply the size of the dream, however how casually and confidently he spoke about it. The dialog started with Pietersen asking whether or not he loved celebrating half-centuries. Sooryavanshi’s response was brief, virtually dismissive.
“No, not that a lot.”
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That single line revealed lots about his mindset. For him, fifty runs aren’t an achievement to have a good time — they’re solely the start.
Pietersen then requested whether or not he most well-liked batting first or chasing in T20 cricket. As soon as once more, the teen saved it easy.
“Something, however I need to rating 200 in T20.”
Even in at present’s period of explosive batting, a T20 double century nonetheless feels virtually unimaginable. The best particular person rating in males’s T20 cricket stays Gayle’s unforgettable unbeaten 175 in the course of the 2013 IPL season.
Pietersen rapidly reminded him of that milestone.
“So Chris Gayle’s bought 175.”
However Sooryavanshi didn’t hesitate.
“Yeah, I need to break his document. I need to rating 200.”
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Pietersen, clearly amused and impressed by the teen’s angle, wrapped up the interplay by telling him that classes like these would assist put together him for reaching such milestones. In the meantime, Sooryavanshi’s IPL franchise strengthened the temper across the camp by securing a spot within the IPL 2026 playoffs after a 30-run win over Mumbai Indians on Sunday.