IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dismissed for 8 as RR’s top order falls apart vs LSG
TL;DR
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored only 8 runs as Rajasthan Royals faced a top-order collapse against Lucknow Super Giants. The team's early struggles were highlighted by Mohammed Shami's quick wickets, leaving them in a precarious position.
Key points
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 8 runs against LSG
- Rajasthan Royals' top order collapsed early in the match
- Mohammed Shami took two wickets in consecutive deliveries
- Sooryavanshi was dismissed by Mohsin Khan
- Digvesh Singh Rathi took a running catch to dismiss Sooryavanshi
The spotlight was firmly on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi heading into Rajasthan Royals’ clash against Lucknow Super Giants, with Sooryavanshi coming into the game in red-hot form. But on this occasion, the teenage sensation endured a rare failure.
Sooryavanshi managed just 8 runs off 11 balls, unable to find the rhythm that has defined his tournament so far. It was part of a dramatic early collapse for Rajasthan Royals, whose top order, responsible for the bulk of their runs this season, was dismantled inside the powerplay.
The damage began in the third over when Mohammed Shami struck twice in consecutive deliveries, removing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel to leave Rajasthan reeling early.
Sooryavanshi’s dismissal followed soon after, and it was one he would look back on with regret. On the final ball of the fourth over, Mohsin Khan bowled a length delivery outside off. Attempting to go big, Sooryavanshi lost his shape and mistimed the shot, toe-ending it towards cover. Digvesh Singh Rathi then produced a superb running catch, tracking back as the ball swirled in the air before completing it with ease.
With the top three back in the dugout early, the responsibility now shifts to captain Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer, both of whom have struggled for consistency this season and are yet to make a significant impact.
Earlier in the evening at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to field first in Match 32 of IPL 2026. Lucknow made two changes, bringing in Digvesh Rathi and Mayank Yadav, with M Siddharth and Avesh Khan making way.
Both teams entered the contest under pressure. Lucknow were on a three-match losing streak and are yet to register a home win this season, while Rajasthan came in after back-to-back defeats and are still searching for their first away victory.
On a night when expectations were high around Sooryavanshi, it turned into a rare off day, one that has left Rajasthan’s middle order with a big task ahead.
Q&A
What were Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's stats in the match against LSG?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 8 runs off 11 balls in the match against Lucknow Super Giants.
How did Rajasthan Royals' top order perform against Lucknow Super Giants?
Rajasthan Royals' top order collapsed early, losing key players including Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel within the powerplay.
Who took the catch to dismiss Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?
Digvesh Singh Rathi took a superb running catch to dismiss Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
