A video shared by Rajasthan Royals showed teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi pulling off a stunning helicopter shot during a net session in Jaipur. The clip quickly went viral across social media.
Sooryavanshi's IPL Journey
In IPL 2026, the 15-year-old prodigy continues to shine as one of RR's standout performers. After becoming the youngest debutant and centurion in IPL history in 2025, he has carried forward his ultra-aggressive approach this season. He recently became the fastest player to reach 500 IPL runs (by balls faced), achieving the milestone in just 227 deliveries, breaking the previous record of 260 balls held by Glenn Maxwell.
Recent Setback
However, the youngster faced a rare setback in his most recent outing against Lucknow Super Giants on April 22, where he was dismissed for just 8 runs. Notably, he also played out his first-ever maiden over in the IPL, bowled by Mohsin Khan.
Viral Net Session
Rajasthan Royals shared a video of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's net session and the franchise added a cheeky caption to the post, saying, “Trust a Bihari to hit a helicopter shot,” which drew widespread attention and reactions from fans. The helicopter shot, famously popularised by MS Dhoni, who hails from Jharkhand (formerly part of Bihar), has become one of cricket's most iconic strokes. The caption was seen as a playful nod to that legacy, linking Sooryavanshi's roots with Dhoni's signature shot.
Upcoming Match: RR vs SRH
The Rajasthan Royals host Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 36th match of IPL 2026 tonight, 25 April 2026, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. This is the first game of the season at the Royals' home ground, and they will be seeking revenge after losing to SRH by 57 runs earlier this month. RR is currently 3rd on the points table with 10 points (5 wins from 7 games). SRH sits in 4th place with 8 points (4 wins from 7 games). SRH holds the overall advantage with 13 wins to RR's 9 in their 22 IPL meetings.
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