WWE superstar Drew McIntyre has added to the growing hype around Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the IPL 2026 Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The wrestling icon grabbed massive attention on social media after posting a workout video while wearing a Rajasthan Royals jersey featuring Sooryavanshi’s name on the back.
The viral post instantly caught the attention of cricket and WWE fans alike as excitement continued to build around the high-pressure knockout clash in Mullanpur. McIntyre captioned the video with just two words — “Chosen One” — backing the 15-year-old batting sensation who has emerged as one of the biggest stars of IPL 2026.
The interaction quickly became a talking point online, with Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag also joining the fun in the comments section. Parag referenced McIntyre’s iconic wrestling move and wrote, “Omgggggg don’t remember how many Future Shock DDTs I’ve hit on 2K.”
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Rajasthan Royals’ official social media handle also embraced the moment, replying “Certainly” while acknowledging McIntyre’s “Chosen One” tag for Sooryavanshi. The teenage batter has enjoyed a sensational breakthrough season and has gone far beyond being just another young IPL talent. At only 15 years old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored 583 runs in IPL 2026 while consistently dominating some of the world’s best bowlers with fearless strokeplay and extraordinary power-hitting.
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Now, all attention turns toward the IPL 2026 Eliminator, where Rajasthan Royals face a dangerous Sunrisers Hyderabad side led by Pat Cummins. SRH enter the contest with strong momentum after winning five of their last seven league matches and already defeating Rajasthan Royals twice earlier this season.
Despite Hyderabad’s psychological advantage, RR will once again rely heavily on Sooryavanshi’s explosive batting at the top alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel. Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara acknowledged the challenge posed by Sunrisers Hyderabad’s aggressive batting lineup ahead of the clash.
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“They’re a good side. They trust themselves to go hard and they’ve done it throughout the tournament,” Sangakkara said before the knockout fixture. With the stakes now at their highest, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi heads into the Eliminator carrying enormous expectations — and growing recognition as cricket’s latest “Chosen One.”
