Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Injured After Historic Night? RR Coach Gives Huge Update

Last Updated:April 26, 2026, 10:19 IST

Rajasthan Royals teen Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits 103 off 37, suffers hamstring scare vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, early update says injury not serious despite RR defeat

Rajasthan Royals (RR) endured a brief injury scare when teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi limped off the field during their 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday. The 15-year-old, who dazzled with a stunning century, appeared to be in discomfort while fielding and was forced to leave midway through the innings.

The incident occurred early in SRH’s chase when Sooryavanshi sprinted towards the boundary in the fourth over, before suddenly pulling up and clutching his hamstring.

He immediately signalled to the support staff and walked off with assistance, raising concerns about a possible strain or cramp, especially given his heavy workload at such a young age.

However, there was relief for Rajasthan soon after the match. Batting coach Vikram Rathour provided an encouraging update.

“He was feeling something in his hamstring but now he’s looking okay. They’ve treated him, so he’s looking fine. We’ll know in a day or so but doesn’t look like anything serious," Rathour was quoted as saying at the post-match press conference.

Record-Breaking Night For 15-Year-Old Star

The injury scare came shortly after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had produced one of the standout performances of the season. Opening the batting, he smashed a breathtaking 103 off just 37 balls, reaching his century in only 36 deliveries. The knock included 12 sixes and five boundaries, marking his second IPL hundred and making him the youngest player to cross 1,000 T20 runs. He also set a new benchmark by reaching the milestone in just 473 balls, surpassing Mitchell Owen’s previous record.

Reflecting on his approach, Sooryavanshi said, “There wasn’t much thinking… I just played according to the ball. The wicket felt good, so I backed my game. I think about which bowlers are in the opposition, what shots I can play against them… I try to visualise all of that."

Despite his heroics powering Rajasthan past 220, SRH chased down the target with nine balls to spare.

(With inputs from Agencies)

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