Sachin Tendulkar makes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s day despite heartbreak; Yuvraj, Jayasuriya mesmerised by kid’s genius

Sachin Tendulkar broke down Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s unreal 97 after teen sensation shattered Chris Gayle’s six-hitting IPL record.

Updated on: May 28, 2026, 08:46:30 IST

Written by Aditya Bhattacharya

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At this stage, what new do you even write about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi? At just 15, he seems to have done it all in his young IPL (Indian Premier League) career. Each impressive knock he plays is better, more destructive, monstrous than the previous one. He’s giving the greats like Virat Kohli a run for their money as far as the Orange Cap is concerned and most importantly, not just mauling the bowlers but mentally scarring their confidence too.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 97 off 28 against SRH

Wednesday evening in Mullanpur was yet another exhibition of the brilliance that is this kid. Sooryavanshi went past Chris Gayle’s record for the most sixes (59) by taking his season tally to 65 and counting. The boy hammered 12 sixes, and he faced only 29 balls. Unreal, unfathomable, and for bowlers… unfair. Hence, it was no surprise that the cricketing world, once again, stood up to doff its hat to the boy wonder making batting look ridiculously easy.

Leading the pack was none other than Sachin Tendulkar. The God of cricket, whom Sooryavanshi is regularly compared to, produced a tactical breakdown of Vaibhav’s batting just how he is capable of. Sooryavanshi was crestfallen after getting out for 97 for the second time this season and missing his third century in the last month. But kid, if you’re reading, this must take all that disappointment away.

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“Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s bat swing has been outstanding. What’s even more remarkable is how beautifully he clears his front foot to create room for balls aimed at his legs. This freedom allows him to play the way he does. That innings was nothing short of spectacular,” Tendulkar posted on X moments after he bludgeoned Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Cricket world cannot stop talking about Vaibhav

Tendulkar wasn’t the only legend posting praises about Sooryavanshi. The likes of Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and even the Matara Mauler, Sanath Jayasuriya was in awe of the 15-year-old’s batting.

“Boss baby breaks world bosses record! Unbelievable this kid great to watch,” wrote Yuvraj. Harbhajan posted “The world on one side, this player on one side. The most unique, the most dangerous batsman. Six-hitting machine, our very own Vaibhav Sooryavanshi”

Jayasuriya’s message was perhaps the most pleasant surprise of them all. “This is some hitting from Vaibhav. Very special talent, such confidence at a young age. Cricket has a special player coming through,” he mentioned.

And when something as big as this comes from Jayasuriya, one of world cricket’s cleanest and brutal strikers of the ball, it sums up what kind of minds Sooryavanshi is captivating.

Honestly, all that’s probably left to say now is ‘Vaibhav… you are the stuff dreams are made of’. Doing unthinkable things is a stage long surpassed. He is now on course to archiving milestones that wouldn’t possible be beyond anyone else’s reach. After Tendulkar, Indian cricket had to wait nearly 40 years for another teen sensation. And now that Sooryavanshi has arrived and taken centre stage, he is here for the long haul and make bowlers’ life a living… you know what.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Aditya Bhattacharya
Aditya Bhattacharya is the Sports Editor at Hindustan Times Digital, with close to 15 years of experience in sports journalism. Over the course of his career, he has worked with leading media organisations including Cricbuzz, The Times of India, Network18 and Zee. Primarily a cricket writer, Aditya has covered several marquee events, including the 2016 ICC World T20, the 2019 ICC World Cup in England and the 2023 World Cup in India. His reporting portfolio also includes international cricket across England, South Africa and New Zealand, along with forays into tennis, including coverage of the Australian Open. He has interviewed several prominent athletes across sports. Aditya began his career with a brief stint at CricketNext before getting his first major break at Cricbuzz, where he was part of the Times Network’s startup venture GoCricket, which later merged with Cricbuzz. After nearly 18 months there, he moved to The Times of India, covering his first World Cup assignment and reporting first-hand on landmark moments such as Virat Kohli’s iconic innings against Australia in Mohali. During his three-year tenure, he played a key role in both reporting and desk operations and was recognised as TOI Employee of the Quarter in 2016. He later joined Zee, where he covered the 2019 World Cup across five venues in England—an assignment he considers a career highlight. At Hindustan Times, Aditya’s leadership came to the fore as he was promoted to lead the sports team within 18 months. Under his stewardship, the section has delivered extensive coverage of global sporting events, including the IPL, Olympics, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. In 2024, he was named HT DigiStar of the Year. Aditya continues to adapt to the evolving digital publishing landscape, with a sharp focus on search and audience engagement. Outside work, he occasionally plays the guitar and remains an avid gamer.Read More

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