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Hardik Pandya dazzled by teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Hardik Pandya was amazed by 15‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive 39 off 14, which helped Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians 27 runs in a rain‑shortened IPL 2026 match.

In a Guwahati encounter reduced to 11 overs per side, Sooryavanshi’s 39 off 14, paired with Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 77, lifted Rajasthan Royals to 150/3. Mumbai Indians fell short at 123/9, dropping to seventh in the standings.

After the game, Hardik Pandya praised the youngster’s fearless batting, noting the impact of Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal in “throwing Mumbai out of the game.” He also cited Mumbai’s bowling lapses as the main reason for the defeat.