Kamal Ghorui
In the much-anticipated clash between Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Jasprit Bumrah, the 15-year-old achieved what even stars like Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Shubman Gill, Nicholas Pooran, and Travis Head haven’t managed in T20 cricket against the formidable Bumrah.In a moment that perfectly captured the fearless spirit of youth, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi announced a jaw-dropping display against none other than Jasprit Bumrah during the IPL clash between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Guwahati. The contest, reduced to an 11-overs-a-side affair due to rain, still managed to deliver one of the most talked-about moments of the season, a teenager taking on arguably the world’s best fast bowler without hesitation.
A Fearless First Encounter
Facing Bumrah for the very first time in the Indian Premier League, Sooryavanshi wasted no time in making an impact. The young left-hander smashed the very first ball he faced from the Indian pace spearhead straight over long-on for a stunning six. The audacity of the shot even drew a smile from Bumrah After rotating strike briefly with opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sooryavanshi once again took on Bumrah on the 4th ball of same over. Anticipating a slower delivery, he picked it early and launched it into the midwicket stands, marking two sixes. Sooryavanshi’s innings was short but electrifying. He scored a blistering 39 off just 14 balls before being dismissed by Shardul Thakur, caught in the deep. A Rare Feat Against BumrahWhat makes this performance even more extraordinary is the elite company it disrupts. Top T20 stars such as Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Shubman Gill, and Nicholas Pooran, all renowned for their explosive batting, have never managed to hit a single six off Bumrah in T20 cricket. Yet, a 15-year-old newcomer not only cleared the ropes but did it twice in a single over.
Explosive hitters against Jasprit Bumrah in T20 cricket
| Players | Innings | Runs | 4s | 6s |
| Shubman Gill | 8 | 34 | 4 | 0 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 6 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 5 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| Sanju Samson | 13 | 64 | 9 | 0 |
| Travis Head | 8 | 57 | 8 | 0 |
These T20 stars are renowned for their explosive hitting, yet 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi outclassed Jasprit Bumrah in their very first meeting, achieving what many established names have not. The comparison becomes even more striking considering that players like Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and Sanju Samson have faced Bumrah extensively in the nets and over the years, yet have never managed to hit him for a six in T20 cricket. Despite being known for their ability to clear the ropes with ease, they fell short, something Sooryavanshi accomplished in a single encounter, underlining his immense potential and announcing himself as a future star of the game.
