Chasing a daunting 221-run target at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, RR completed the chase with five balls to spare. Sooryavanshi\u2019s explosive innings, featuring 10 sixes, laid the foundation for the successful chase, while Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten on 53 to guide the hosts home and keep their playoff hopes alive.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking after the match, Sooryavanshi said the recognition coming from experienced players and former cricketers has been a proud moment for him.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt feels good. It\u2019s a moment of pride. And yes, it feels good when so many seniors, cricketers, ex-cricketers, and our coaches talk to me. It gives me confidence, and it helps me in the game,\u201d he said in a video released by IPL on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The youngster added that he is focused on maintaining his rhythm and continuing to play positively in the upcoming matches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cMy flow is going on. It\u2019s going on in the next match, and the tournament is going on in the next match. The more I contribute to the team, the more it helps,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The opener also revealed that RR\u2019s approach during the high-pressure chase was to stay relaxed and back their natural game instead of thinking too much about qualification scenarios.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe all wanted to do what we\u2019ve been doing. We wanted to enjoy and not put pressure. It\u2019s good cricket \u2014 play well and back our strength. That\u2019s the focus in the next match,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t have any focus on qualifications. It\u2019s in everyone\u2019s mind if there\u2019s a chance. But we\u2019re trying to do better day by day,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe all wanted to do what we\u2019ve been doing. We wanted to enjoy and not put pressure. It\u2019s good cricket \u2014 play well and back our strength. That\u2019s the focus in the next match,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After this win, RR is placed at number four in the points table with seven wins in 13 matches. They will confirm their spot in the playoffs if they beat the Mumbai Indians (MI) in their last group stage match on Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n