Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Stuns With Helicopter Shot Ahead of RR vs SRH Clash

Rajasthan Royals’ teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set social media ablaze after a video of him executing MS Dhoni’s iconic helicopter shot during a Jaipur net session went viral. The Royals shared the clip with the playful caption, “Trust a Bihari to hit a helicopter shot,” a nod to both Sooryavanshi’s roots and Dhoni’s Bihar-linked heritage, drawing widespread fan reactions ahead of tonight’s home fixture.

A Record-Breaking Season for the 15-Year-Old Prodigy

IPL 2026 has been a landmark season for Sooryavanshi. The youngster, who made history in 2025 as the youngest debutant and centurion in IPL history, has continued his blistering form this year. He recently became the fastest player to 500 IPL runs by balls faced, reaching the milestone in just 227 deliveries and shattering Glenn Maxwell’s previous record of 260 balls. His ultra-aggressive approach has made him one of the most exciting batters in the tournament.

RR Eye Revenge as SRH Come to Jaipur

However, Sooryavanshi endured a rare off day against Lucknow Super Giants on April 22, scoring just 8 runs and even playing out his first-ever maiden over in the IPL. Despite the blip, RR head into tonight’s match full of confidence. Currently third on the points table with 10 points from 7 games, they host fourth-placed SRH — who have 8 points from 7 outings — at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, seeking revenge for a 57-run defeat earlier this season. SRH hold the historical edge with 13 wins against RR’s 9 in 22 IPL meetings, making this an intriguing contest.