IPL 2026: ‘My New Favourite Player’ — Pat Cummins Left in Awe of Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Jaipur: Rising teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is taking the cricketing world by storm. The 15-year-old left-handed opener for Rajasthan Royals may not have made his international debut yet, but his explosive performances in the IPL, Under-19, and India A cricket have already earned him global admiration.

One of his newest fans? None other than Australian captain and Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins.

 Vaibhav’s Blazing Century

In the IPL 2026 clash in Jaipur, Suryavanshi delivered a stunning performance, smashing a century in just 36 balls. He went on to score 103 runs off 37 deliveries, including 12 sixes and 5 fours, powering Rajasthan Royals to a massive total of 228.

 SRH Clinch the Win

Despite Vaibhav’s heroics, Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down the target successfully, scoring 229/5 and sealing a 5-wicket victory with 9 balls to spare.

Cummins Full of Praise

Speaking after the match, Cummins couldn’t hold back his admiration:

“He is my new favourite player. Watching him bat is incredibly exciting and entertaining. He’s phenomenal. It’s a brilliant start to his career, and he has a long way to go. He has the ability to win matches single-handedly.”

A Star in the Making

Cummins, regarded as one of the most respected leaders in international cricket, praising a young talent like Suryavanshi is a huge boost for the teenager’s confidence and future.

 Cummins’ Own Performance

Playing his first match of IPL 2026, Cummins also made an impact with the ball. He conceded just 27 runs in his 4 overs and picked up the wicket of RR captain Riyan Parag.

 Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s fearless batting has not only entertained fans but also earned respect from some of the biggest names in world cricket.

In one line: Pat Cummins hailed teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi as his “new favourite player” after his explosive century in IPL 2026.

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