Ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Qualifier 2, all eyes will be on the teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi Rajasthan Royals (RR) are preparing to take on Gujarat Titans (GT) on May 29 in Mullanpur. The winner of the high-pressure contest will advance to the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
The 15-year-old batsman has quickly become one of the biggest stories of the season. After his explosive innings of 97 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator, once again the expectations from this young left-handed batsman have increased a lot. His fearless approach and clean ball-striking ability have already made him a dangerous player in knockout matches.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi's overall record against Gujarat Titans
| matches played | 03 |
| scored runs | 168 |
| batting average | 56 |
| strike rate | 221 |
| 100/50 | 1/0 |
| best score | 101 (38) |
Memorable performance against Gujarat Titans
His most memorable performance against GT came during the IPL 2025 season, when he scored a breathtaking century in just 35 balls. The innings was hit with seven fours and 11 sixes and he finished with a strike rate of 265.78. Opening with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryavanshi completed his half-century in just 17 balls to guide Rajasthan Royals to victory in just 15.5 overs. Jaiswal also played an important supporting role by scoring unbeaten 70 runs in 40 balls.
Key match for Vaibhav Suryavanshi against Gujarat Titans
However, Gujarat Titans have bowlers who have troubled the youngsters. Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has dismissed him once, giving only eight runs in eight balls in two innings. Rashid Khan also took control of the situation, giving 13 runs in 10 balls and taking his wicket once.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi's record and statistics against Gujarat Titans
Suryavanshi has hit 15 sixes in just three matches against Gujarat Titans, underlining his dominance against the franchise. During the IPL 2026 season, the youngster also crossed the 60-sixes mark, achieving a record-breaking milestone which he carried forward in the eliminator. With his fearless batting approach and aggressive intent, another power-packed six-hitting performance could be on the cards against the Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans.
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