What a season of surprises Vaibhav Suryavanshi had just given us. And what a night it was at Arun Jaitley Stadium—that stadium where the Chennai Super Kings usually hold court. But on this particular evening, it was the 14-year-old Rajasthan Royals sensation who stole the show.
The packed stadium was electric, the stakes high. And Vaibhav, batting alongside skipper Sanju Samson, just took it all in his stride.
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That match-winning fifty of his wasn’t just about the runs he scored (187 for 8 in 20 overs wasn’t exactly a mountain CSK had to climb). It was about the way he batted like he’d been doing this for years. Like he owned the pitch.
Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis had given CSK some momentum with their 40s. But Vaibhav and Sanju just took that away from them.
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Building a 98-run partnership that took the game away from CSK was no mean feat. And Vaibhav was the one who made it look easy.
His half-century came off just 27 balls. But what really stood out was the composure, the shot selection, the calmness he showed.
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That’s not something you see in a 14-year-old every day. Especially not one who’s barely into his teens.
He played like he had all the experience in the world. And when he walked up to MS Dhoni after the win, touched his feet and showed that deep respect… well, that just warmed hearts across the cricketing world. Some called it the passing of the torch.
While Vaibhav basked in the spotlight, CSK’s struggles this season were laid bare. Their bowling lacked bite, their execution faltered in key moments.
And now they’re staring at a finish they’ve never seen before—the bottom of the table. It feels like the end of an era, the beginning of a rebuilding phase for that once-dominant side.
Vaibhav’s performance has sparked a storm online. Fans are already calling him a future superstar.
Some said he batted like a young Abhishek Sharma, others like a young Kohli. But what really shone through was his own unique style—ready, confident, fearless. And that’s what makes him so special.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi may be only 14, but he’s already got the makings of greatness. That knock against CSK wasn’t just a breakout performance—it felt like just the beginning.
