Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s maiden Indian Premier League season ended with a half-century in opposition to the Chennai Tremendous Kings. Because of his 57-run knock off 33 balls, the Rajasthan Royals’ chase of 188 runs on the Arun Jaitley Stadium obtained off to a strong begin. The 14-year-old additionally received hearts by touching the ft of Chennai Tremendous Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni when the groups shook arms after the match. Vaibhav Suryavanshi ended the IPL 2025 season with 252 runs from seven innings with a century and a half century to his identify.
After the sport, Vaibhav Suryavanshi was interviewed by India cricket legend Rahul Dravid, who can also be the chief coach on the Rajasthan Royals, for the official IPL website.
Dravid requested him how many individuals known as and texted him after the barnstorming century in opposition to Gujarat Titans in simply 35 balls, which is the second-fastest century in IPL historical past.
“There have been greater than 500 missed calls. However I’ve switched off the telephone,” Vaibhav Suryavanshi stated together with his hand on his brow.
Rajasthan Royals batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi after finishing his 50 runs throughout IPL Cricket match between Chennai Tremendous Kings and Rajasthan Royals at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Categorical Picture | Praveen Khanna)
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Later requested by Dravid in regards to the challenges of managing issues away from the 22-yard strip after his century, he stated: “Lots of people approached me after the century , however I don’t like that so much. I saved my telephone switched off for 2-4 days. I don’t like having too many many individuals round. Simply my household and some mates, that’s sufficient.”
Requested by Dravid what he had learnt over the span of the season, he stated: “Keep focussed. And greater than pure sport, play as per the wants of the workforce. Don’t attempt to do an excessive amount of further, simply keep on with your strengths.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s sport consciousness was praised by captain Sanju Samson within the post-match presentation.
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“When the center overs have been occurring, he was good in selecting his choices, it’s a shocking mixture, having that potential and sport consciousness,” Samson stated.