The IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Guwahati created plenty of talking points. Apart from the exciting performance by Rajasthan Royals’ young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, fans also enjoyed a light-hearted moment involving Ravichandran Ashwin and Cheteshwar Pujara.
After the match, Ashwin playfully teased Pujara on social media following comments made in the commentary box about the young batter.
Ashwin’s Playful Post on Social Media
During the RR vs MI match, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi while commentating. Harbhajan even saluted the teenager for his fearless batting performance.
After seeing this moment, Ravichandran Ashwin posted a humorous message on social media platform X. In his post, Ashwin joked that he also saluted the youngster but his friend Cheteshwar Pujara did not salute properly.
The comment was shared with laughing emojis, showing that it was meant as a friendly joke between former teammates.
The playful exchange between the commentators quickly caught fans’ attention and added some fun to the post-match discussions.
Harbhajan Singh Praises the 15-Year-Old Batter
Harbhajan Singh was highly impressed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s batting during the match.
The youngster faced one of the best fast bowlers in the world, Jasprit Bumrah, and attacked him confidently. He hit a six on the very first ball of Bumrah’s over and later struck another six in the same over.
Such fearless batting from a 15-year-old surprised many viewers and experts.
Explosive Opening Partnership for Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals’ openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gave their team a strong start.
The pair added 80 runs in just five overs, putting immediate pressure on the Mumbai Indians bowling attack.
Jaiswal played a brilliant innings, remaining unbeaten on 77 runs from just 32 balls. Sooryavanshi contributed with a quick 39 runs from 14 balls before being dismissed by Shardul Thakur.
RR opening partnership details
| Player | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 77* | 32 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 39 | 14 |
Fastest Start for Rajasthan Royals
The aggressive batting helped Rajasthan Royals reach 50 runs in only 2.4 overs. This matched the franchise record for the fastest fifty in IPL history.
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The strong start gave RR complete control of the match from the beginning.
RR batting highlights
| Moment | Details |
|---|---|
| Opening partnership | 80 runs in 5 overs |
| Team fifty | 2.4 overs |
| Final score | 150/3 in 11 overs |
The match was affected by rain and reduced to an 11-over contest.
Mumbai Indians Struggle in the Chase
Chasing the target set by Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians could not build momentum.
Hardik Pandya led the team, but the batting lineup struggled against RR’s bowling attack.
Mumbai Indians finished with 123 runs in their allotted overs and lost the match by 27 runs.
Match result summary
| Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| RR vs MI | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | RR won by 27 runs |
Key Moments From the Match
| Moment | Details |
|---|---|
| Opening partnership | Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi added 80 runs in 5 overs |
| Sooryavanshi vs Bumrah | Two sixes in the same over |
| Jaiswal innings | 77* from 32 balls |
| RR total | 150/3 in 11 overs |
| MI chase | 123 runs |
Final Takeaway
The match in Guwahati delivered exciting moments both on and off the field. Rajasthan Royals continued their strong run in IPL 2026 with an impressive win.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless batting once again grabbed attention, while Ashwin’s playful social media comment about Pujara added a fun moment for fans.
With performances like this, the young Rajasthan Royals batter is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about players of the IPL 2026 season.
