A Moment to Remember
In the 36th match of IPL 2026 held in Jaipur, the Rajasthan Royals opener, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, delivered a performance that will be remembered for years. Sooryavanshi’s first over against Praful Hinge was nothing short of spectacular, as he hit four consecutive sixes, completely turning the match around.
This was a moment of revenge for Sooryavanshi, who had previously been dismissed by Hinge in their previous encounter. However, today, the young batter came with a clear strategy and an aggressive mindset. Despite Hinge trying different lengths, Sooryavanshi remained unfazed, consistently finding the boundary.
The Over That Changed Everything
The over started with no immediate action, but the second part of the over showcased some powerful batting. On the third ball, Sooryavanshi hit a short delivery over deep square leg for a massive six, setting the tone for the rest of the over.
On the next ball, he hit another six, this time over long leg. His strength allowed him to send the ball over the boundary despite some timing issues.
On the fifth ball, Sooryavanshi stepped across to hit the ball over long-off for another six. At this point, Hinge was clearly under pressure.
The final ball of the over saw Sooryavanshi display his power once again, hitting a good length ball for a long-on six. The crowd erupted in cheers as Rajasthan Royals began their match with a strong performance.
Strong Start for Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals managed to score 63 runs in 5 overs thanks to Sooryavanshi’s aggressive batting. He remained unbeaten and kept the scoring rate very high. While Yashasvi Jaiswal started his innings successfully, he was eventually dismissed for 10 runs. Dhruv Jurel provided support from the other end and helped rotate the strike effectively.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers found themselves in a tough spot during this match. Pat Cummins tried to control the game but ended up conceding more runs. Eshan Malinga, on the other hand, managed to take his first wicket.
Sooryavanshi’s performance was outstanding, as he scored 44 runs off 14 balls, including one four and six sixes. This gave Rajasthan Royals a significant lead in the match.
Match Scenario
Rajasthan Royals scored 63 runs for the loss of one wicket in 5 overs after Sunrisers Hyderabad chose to bowl first. Sooryavanshi was the standout performer, scoring 44 runs from 14 balls, which included one four and six sixes. Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten on 9 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed 10 runs before being dismissed by Eshan Malinga.
The bowlers had varying levels of success. Praful Hinge conceded 25 runs in one over, while Pat Cummins gave away 20 runs in two overs. Eshan Malinga took one wicket for 18 runs in two overs.
