‘Future is here’: Yousuf compares Sooryavanshi to young Afridi after IPL carnage

 Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive 97 off 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator has stunned the cricket world, drawing comparisons to Shahid Afridi. The Rajasthan Royals sensation shattered records for most runs by an uncapped batter and most sixes in a season, showcasing fearless batting that has bowlers on edge. Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive 97 off 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator has stunned the cricket world, drawing comparisons to Shahid Afridi. The Rajasthan Royals sensation shattered records for most runs by an uncapped batter and most sixes in a season, showcasing fearless batting that has bowlers on edge.