Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s dream IPL 2026 campaign may have ended with Rajasthan Royals falling short of a place in the final, but the 15-year-old batting sensation continues to win admirers across the sporting world. The teenage prodigy once again showcased his immense talent in Qualifier 2 against the Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur on May 29, producing a magnificent 96-run knock that further cemented his reputation as one of cricket’s most exciting young stars.
While Rajasthan Royals suffered a heartbreaking defeat and bowed out of the tournament, Sooryavanshi’s remarkable performances throughout the season remained one of the biggest talking points of IPL 2026. His fearless approach, maturity beyond his years, and ability to dominate world-class bowling attacks have drawn praise from cricket legends, former players, and now even global sporting icons.
Adding to the growing list of admirers was WWE superstar Drew McIntyre, who publicly applauded the young batter in a video shared on social media. Holding a Rajasthan Royals jersey with Sooryavanshi’s name on it, McIntyre praised the teenager’s extraordinary achievements.
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“Halla Bol, Sooryavanshi. Don’t worry about those individual milestones. What was it, 97 the other day and 96 today? What you are doing at 15 years old is unheard of in any sport, at any time. Unbelievable, man,” McIntyre said.
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The Scottish wrestling star also joked about being a lucky charm for the youngster, referring to an earlier video in which he had wished both Sooryavanshi and Rajasthan Royals good luck ahead of the IPL playoffs.
Despite the disappointment of missing out on the final, Sooryavanshi ended the season as one of the tournament’s biggest success stories. The left-hander amassed a stunning 776 runs in 16 matches, averaging 48.50 while maintaining an extraordinary strike rate of 237.31. His explosive batting earned him the Orange Cap and established him as the standout young performer of IPL 2026.
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McIntyre’s endorsement reflects how Sooryavanshi’s exploits have transcended cricket and captured global attention. The Bihar-born youngster is already being viewed as a future star of Indian cricket, and his next challenge awaits with India A in the upcoming tri-nation series in Sri Lanka starting June 9.
