New Delhi: rajasthan royals Youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is quickly making a name for himself in IPL 2026, especially after he fearlessly bowled the top bowlers Jasprit Bumrah. in a recent game mumbai indianswhose aggressive batting helped RR secure a convincing win and continue their strong momentum in the tournament.
Steyn on the fear factor of Sooryavanshi
former south african pacer Dale Stein It is believed that the young opener has got into the minds of the bowlers. After Sooryavanshi smashed Bumrah for a six off the first ball, Steyn said:“I think that’s what he did,” he told ESPNCricinfo. “I mean, honestly, he creates fear in bowlers and instills that fear that he’s going to hit your boundaries.”He noted that even a world-class bowler like Bumrah looked under pressure, adding, “Bumrah’s bowling, it’s right in the slot. This is very rare in Bumrah. So, even the great Bumrah was thinking to himself: ‘Don’t make a mistake, because if I make a mistake, this guy will hit me for a six’. “Steyn explains that this fear can lead to mistakes: “I think if you think like that, you tend to get it wrong.”
fearless batting Driving RR’s success
Steyn also highlighted that Soriyavanshi’s confidence makes him dangerous for any bowler.“The kid is not scared, man. If you miss a half-volley, he will knock you off the ground… no matter who you are, Bumrah or Jofra Archer,” he added.In this match, Sooryavanshi hit a fastball of 39 runs off just 14 balls while Yashasvi Jaiswal Plus an undefeated record of 77 points. Their explosive start helped Rajasthan Royals defeat Mumbai Indians by 27 runs, their third consecutive win this season.
