Key Highlights:
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Falls for Duck: RR Rocked Early in 218 Chase
The fairytale run of Vaibhav Suryavanshi has hit its first major roadblock. The 14-year-old prodigy, who scored a century on debut, was dismissed for a second-ball duck as Rajasthan Royals lost their first wicket for just 1 run in the opening over of their massive 218-run chase against Mumbai Indians.
Dismissal Summary
- Batter: Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Score: 0 (2 balls)
- Dismissal: Caught by Will Jacks, bowled by Deepak Chahar
- RR Score: 1/1 (0.4 overs)
- Strike Rate: 0.00
Suryavanshi tried to lift a length delivery over mid-off but mistimed it straight to Will Jacks, who made no mistake. The stadium went silent as MI erupted in celebration.
Cricbuzz & ESPNinfo Reactions
- Cricbuzz: “From a ton to a duck—welcome to IPL reality, Vaibhav.”
- ESPNinfo: “Chahar’s clever length and Jacks’ safe hands send RR reeling early.”
What This Means for You
- RR Fans: The prodigy is human after all. The rest must now step up.
- MI Fans: Dream start to defend 217—momentum fully with Mumbai.
- Dream11 Users: Painful return if you captained Suryavanshi tonight.
Looking Forward
This early blow shifts the pressure squarely onto Rajasthan’s middle order. With Jaiswal and Parag still to bat, the Royals need to regroup quickly. For Mumbai, the opening strike by Chahar has energized the field.
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