WATCH: Vaibhav Suryavanshi touch Sunil Gavaskar and Sanjay Bangar’s feet before batting heroics in IPL 2026 Eliminator

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Rajasthan Royals’ teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi once again became the centre of attention during the IPL 2026 Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad. While the 15-year-old dazzled fans with a breathtaking innings later in the evening, it was his humble gesture before the game that truly touched cricket lovers across social media.

Ahead of the high-pressure knockout clash, Suryavanshi’s gesture for former India captain Sunil Gavaskar and former India all-rounder Sanjay Bangar gained everyone’s attention. The moment quickly went viral, with fans praising the youngster for showing respect towards senior figures of Indian cricket despite his growing fame and success.

The incident took place during Rajasthan Royals’ pre-match practice session before the Eliminator. Suryavanshi was casually playing football with teammates when he noticed Gavaskar and Bangar near the boundary line during a pre-match broadcast segment. As soon as the youngster spotted them, he immediately ran towards the former cricketers and respectfully touched their feet one after another. Sports presenter Jatin Sapru was also standing alongside them during the interaction.

Interestingly, Sapru stepped aside after noticing Suryavanshi approaching, seemingly trying to avoid the attention. However, the young batter followed him as well and touched his feet before returning to his practice session with a smile. The heartwarming act earned widespread admiration online, with many fans calling Suryavanshi a rare blend of confidence, talent and humility. Several users on social media highlighted how the youngster continues to remain grounded despite becoming one of the biggest stars of the ongoing IPL season.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rushed to touch the feet of Sunil Gavaskar and Sanjay Bangar during the pre-match show, before turning towards Jatin Sapru, who hilariously jumped aside to avoid the 15-year-old.

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If his gesture before the match won hearts, his batting performance later in the evening left fans completely stunned. Chasing a massive target against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Suryavanshi unleashed one of the most destructive knocks ever seen in IPL playoff history. The left-handed batter smashed 97 runs from just 29 deliveries, completely dismantling the SRH bowling attack and guiding Rajasthan Royals into Qualifier 2.

The teenage prodigy narrowly missed out on a sensational century after getting caught while attempting an audacious upper-cut in the eighth over. Despite falling three runs short of the landmark, his innings had already changed the course of the game. Suryavanshi raced to his half-century in only 16 balls, equalling the record for the fastest fifty in IPL playoff history. During his explosive stay at the crease, he hammered 12 towering sixes and five boundaries, leaving the opposition bowlers searching for answers.

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