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‘One of the best batters in the world’: Gill's bold declaration on Sooryavanshi

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill hailed 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as "one of the best batters in the world" in T20s. Sooryavanshi's phenomenal IPL 2026 season, amassing 776 runs with a strike rate of 237.30, has stunned cricket. Gill lauded the youngster's remarkable ability to dominate attacks and adapt under pressure, predicting a tough future for bowlers facing him.

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RR IPL 2026 Review: Sooryavanshi’s season, playoff fight and the road ahead

Rajasthan Royals' IPL 2026 journey, though ending in Qualifier 2, was defined by 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's sensational performance. He amassed 776 runs, becoming the season's breakout star and face of the tournament. Despite a mid-season slump, RR showed resilience, with Sooryavanshi's heroics powering their playoff run, hinting at future title contention.

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  • 1 Australia243,138131
  • 2 South Africa192,256119
  • 3 India252,600104
  • 4 England282,850102
  • 5 New Zealand181,828102
  • 6 Sri Lanka131,11886
  • 7 Bangladesh201,55178
  • 8 Pakistan161,20575
  • 9 West Indies211,42568
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