The young opener played one of the finest knocks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, smashing a breathtaking 93 off just 38 balls to power RR to a stunning chase of 221 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. His innings, laced with 10 sixes, helped keep RR alive in the playoff race.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking after the match, Sooryavanshi finally explained the meaning behind the now-viral celebration he made after completing his fifty. \u201cI dedicated it to my mother. I didn\u2019t want to tell everyone because this is personal. Actually, it was for her. Her name starts with A, so I made it,\u201d he said in a video released by Rajasthan Royals on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The youngster also admitted that he felt pressure early in the chase after a slow start, but said advice from opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal helped him stay calm. \u201cWhen I got 2-3 balls, I started feeling a bit of pressure. But Yashasvi Bhaiya said, \u2018You play 10 overs. Till then, they will be on the back foot. You don\u2019t take tension in the game. The score can be covered at any time,\u201d Sooryavanshi said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite his aggressive reputation, the left-hander looked unusually composed during the chase and said it was a conscious decision because of the importance of the match. \u201cIt was a very important game. It was a challenge for the team. I wanted to keep playing until the game was over. Otherwise, the game would have been over earlier. But I will try to finish the game next time as well with this mindset,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sooryavanshi also revealed a conversation he had with RR coach Kumar Sangakkara before the chase, saying he could sense pressure in the dressing room after the team\u2019s recent defeats. \u201cWe were not doing well in the last three matches. Even today, when the score was 220, I could see he was under tension. But I was confident that if I backed my game, it would be done,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite his aggressive reputation, the left-hander looked unusually composed during the chase and said it was a conscious decision because of the importance of the match. \u201cIt was a very important game. It was a challenge for the team. I wanted to keep playing until the game was over. Otherwise, the game would have been over earlier. But I will try to finish the game next time as well with this mindset,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, Mitchell Marsh smashed 96 while Josh Inglis made 60 to help LSG post 220\/5 in 20 overs. In reply, RR chased down the target in 19.1 overs with Dhruv Jurel remaining unbeaten on 53.<\/p>\r\n\r\n