Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s ₹100 Selfie Prank on Fans Goes Viral After Explosive IPL Century for Rajasthan Royals
Batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to dominate headlines in the ongoing IPL season with his fearless batting for Rajasthan Royals. The 15-year-old sensation, who made a strong impression in his debut season last year, has taken his game to another level this year with consistent and explosive performances at the top order.
Stunning Century Lights Up IPL Season
Sooryavanshi’s most recent highlight came in a breathtaking 57-ball century against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he tore into the bowling attack and helped Rajasthan Royals post a massive total of 228/6. His innings was filled with powerful strokes, fearless intent, and maturity beyond his age.
However, despite his heroics, Rajasthan Royals fell short as Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down the target with five wickets in hand and nine balls remaining, handing RR a disappointing defeat.
Light-Hearted Airport Prank Goes Viral
Ahead of Rajasthan Royals’ upcoming clash against Punjab Kings, Sooryavanshi was spotted in a playful mood at an airport, where he interacted with a group of young fans in a now-viral video shared by the franchise on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
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In a cheeky exchange, the young batter jokingly told the kids that he charges ₹100 for each selfie. His playful confidence initially left the children surprised and slightly confused.
“Bhai, main photo lene ka paisa leta hoon. Sahi bol raha hoon bhai,” he said, pretending to be serious.
As the kids hesitated and began to walk away, he called them back and added, “Main ₹100 leta hoon, poore doge toh bolo,” prompting one of them to offer ₹200 immediately.
The Big Twist: Just a Prank
Just when the situation seemed real, Sooryavanshi revealed that it was all a prank. The moment instantly turned into laughter and relief, with the kids smiling and enjoying the light-hearted joke from the young cricket star.
The video quickly gained traction online, with fans praising his humorous and grounded personality despite his rising fame in the IPL.
Rajasthan Royals Look to Bounce Back
On the cricketing front, Rajasthan Royals are preparing for a crucial clash against Punjab Kings. Captain Riyan Parag will be under pressure to deliver as the team looks to regain momentum after a mixed run of results.
Punjab Kings, under the leadership structure involving Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting, have emerged as one of the most consistent teams this season, posing a tough challenge for RR.
While Rajasthan Royals started strongly with early wins, their mid-season inconsistency has raised concerns. However, the continued rise of young talents like Sooryavanshi remains a major positive for the franchise.
A Star in the Making
From match-winning centuries to viral off-field moments, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about young stars in Indian cricket. His blend of talent, confidence, and playful personality is winning over fans both on and off the field.
