Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to impress both on and off the field during the TATA IPL 2026 season. Ahead of Qualifier 2 against Gujarat Titans, the Orange Cap holder shared his thoughts on team success, personal milestones, and his journey from IPL debutant to one of the tournament’s biggest stars.
With 680 runs at a strike rate of 242, Vaibhav has emerged as one of the standout performers of IPL 2026. However, the young batter insists that team success matters more than individual records.
“Team Victory Matters More Than a Hundred”
Speaking to JioStar, Vaibhav revealed the lesson his father taught him from a young age.
“If I score 80 instead of a hundred and my team wins, that 80 means more to me than the hundred.”
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According to the Rajasthan Royals batter, cricket is ultimately a team game, and personal milestones only become meaningful when they contribute to victories.
Vaibhav added that the deeper Rajasthan Royals progress in the tournament, the more opportunities he will have to score centuries and break records.
Reflecting on His IPL Journey
The youngster also looked back at his IPL debut season in 2025, recalling the excitement of being picked by Rajasthan Royals.
Vaibhav revealed that Rajasthan Royals team manager Romi Bhinder was among the first people to call and congratulate him after the IPL auction.
His IPL career got off to a dream start when he hit a six off the very first ball he faced and later scored a century in only his third IPL match.
Focused on Qualifier 2
Heading into the crucial Qualifier 2 clash against Gujarat Titans, Vaibhav said the team wants to maintain the same positive approach that has helped them throughout the season.
The Royals youngster stressed the importance of enjoying the game, backing the team’s strengths, and avoiding unnecessary pressure despite the high stakes of the knockout match.
Back to Practice After Winning the U19 World Cup
One of the most interesting revelations from the interview was Vaibhav’s dedication to training.
The batter disclosed that he returned to practice just one day after winning the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026.
According to him, years of discipline instilled by his father made it difficult to stay away from practice for long periods. He also wanted to prepare for the transition from one-day cricket back to the T20 format ahead of the IPL season.
Still a Cartoon Fan
Despite becoming one of Indian cricket’s most talked-about young stars, Vaibhav admitted that he still enjoys watching cartoons in his free time.
The Rajasthan Royals batter said cartoons help him relax, bring back memories of home, and provide a sense of peace away from the pressures of professional cricket.
Rajasthan Royals Eye IPL 2026 Final
With Rajasthan Royals now just one victory away from reaching the IPL 2026 Final, Vaibhav Suryavanshi remains focused on helping his team achieve its ultimate goal.
For the young star, lifting the IPL trophy alongside his teammates and support staff would mean far more than any individual milestone.
Quick Facts
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Player | Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
| Team | Rajasthan Royals |
| IPL 2026 Runs | 680 |
| Strike Rate | 242 |
| Achievement | Orange Cap Holder |
| Match | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Stage | Qualifier 2 |
| Time | 7:30 PM |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
