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Sooryavanshi's 15‑ball fifty powers RR to win over CSK

15‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 52 off 17 balls to give Rajasthan Royals an eight‑wicket win over Chennai Super Kings. The team’s backing helped him stay focused on his natural game.

Sooryavanshi, the teenage batting sensation, struck 52 runs in just 17 deliveries, including four fours and five sixes, to set up an eight‑wicket victory for the Rajasthan Royals against the Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati.

Coaches urged him to trust his natural approach, saying bowlers would target him but they backed him anyway. His opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal kept communicating, helping him play his shots and control the powerplay.