Teen cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to create magic in IPL 2026, and now even the legendary Sachin Tendulkar has joined the long list of admirers praising the 15-year-old batting wonderkid.
Vaibhav once again grabbed headlines after his sensational innings against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator. Playing for Rajasthan Royals, the young left-handed batter smashed a breathtaking 97 runs off just 29 balls, leaving fans and cricket experts stunned.
His fearless innings included five fours and an unbelievable 12 sixes as he attacked some of the world’s best bowlers, including Australian pace star Pat Cummins.
So impressive was Vaibhav’s batting that Sachin Tendulkar himself took to social media platform X to praise the teenager’s extraordinary talent. The cricket legend highlighted Vaibhav’s bat swing and his unique ability to create room for shots even against deliveries aimed at his body.
Sachin described the innings as “nothing short of spectacular,” a compliment that instantly became one of the biggest moments of Vaibhav’s young career.
Interestingly, Vaibhav revealed after the match that he was not even aware of Sachin Tendulkar’s post until reporters informed him about it. Reacting to the praise, the teenager looked emotional and called it a matter of huge pride.
Speaking after the match, Vaibhav said that receiving appreciation from someone known as the “God of Cricket” feels extremely special and motivating. He admitted that hearing about Sachin’s tweet made him feel proud because a legend like Tendulkar noticing his innings is a massive achievement for any young cricketer.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s incredible season has now turned him into one of the biggest stars of IPL 2026. The teenage batter has already broken several records and continues to dominate bowlers fearlessly despite his young age.
During the Eliminator clash, Rajasthan Royals posted a massive total of 243/8 after being invited to bat first. Alongside Vaibhav’s explosive innings, Dhruv Jurel also played an important knock, scoring a quick half-century.
In reply, Sunrisers Hyderabad struggled from the beginning after Jofra Archer dismissed key batters including Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head and Ishan Kishan early in the innings.
SRH eventually got bowled out for 196 in 19.2 overs, handing Rajasthan Royals a comfortable 47-run victory. With the win, Rajasthan Royals secured their place in Qualifier 2 against Gujarat Titans.
As Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues his dream IPL journey, fans and former cricketers are already calling him one of the brightest future stars of Indian cricket. And now, with praise coming directly from Sachin Tendulkar himself, the teenager’s remarkable rise has become even more special.
