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ભારતીય ક્રિકેટર હાર્દિક પંડ્યા અને મોડલ માહિકા શર્મા એકબીજાને ઘણા સમયથી ડેટ કરી રહ્યા છે. બંને અવારનવાર અનેક સ્થાનો પર સ્પોટ થયા છે. સોશિયલ મીડિયામાં વેકેશન મૂડ અને ખાસ ક્ષણની મજા માણતા તેમના ફોટો પણ વાયરલ થયા છે. માહિકા શર્મા એક જાણીતી મોડલ છે. ગત વર્ષ 2025ના ઓક્ટોબર મહિનામાં ઇંડિયન સ્ટાર ઓલરાઉન્ડર હાર્દિક પંડયાએ માહિકા શર્મા સાથેના સંબંધની પુષ્ટિ કરી હતી. જેના બાદ તેમના સંબંધો ખૂબ ચર્ચામાં રહા છે અને હવે એવા અહેવાલો પણ છે કે હાર્દિક બીજી વખત લગ્ન કરી શકે છે.

IPL 2026 GT vs RR: आईपीएल 2026 के एलिमिनेटर मुकाबले में वैभव सूर्यवंशी ने 29 गेंद में 97 रन की पारी खेल राजस्थान रॉयल्स को जीत तो दिलाई ही, साथ ही गुजरात टाइटंस के गेंदबाजों के मन में डर भी पैदा कर दिया है। आपको बता दें कि क्वालीफायर-2 में गुजरात टाइटंस और राजस्थान रॉयल्स की टीमें आमने-सामने होंगी और जीतने वाली टीम फाइनल पहुंच जाएगी। इस मुकाबले में गुजरात टाइटंस के लिए सबसे बड़ी चुनौती वैभव सूर्यवंशी होंगे, जो इस सीजन शानदार फॉर्म में हैं और आईपीएल इतिहास के एक सीजन में सबसे ज्यादा छक्के लगाने का रिकॉर्ड अपने नाम कर चुके हैं। esporist.org

Team India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru superstar Virat Kohli, 37, has reportedly got a brand new tattoo on his torso, with fans suggesting it could be dedicated to wife Anushka (38), daughter Vamika (five) and son Akaay (two). Images of the partially obscured tattoo surfaced online as Kohli participated in a fielding session with the Bengaluru franchise recently.

The tattoo features an infinity symbol, with some fans claiming it also bears the names of Anushka, Vamika and Akaay in stylised letterings above it.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Mohammed Siraj: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has completely changed the way Rajasthan Royals bat this season. In just 15 matches, the 15-year-old has scored 680 runs at an average of 45.33 and an unbelievable strike rate of 242.85. He has already hit 65 sixes, the most ever in a single IPL season.

His most explosive knock came in the Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He smashed 97 off just 29 balls at a strike rate above 334. The innings included 12 sixes, which is now the most in an IPL playoff innings. He also reached his fifty in only 16 balls.

Sooryavanshi has been especially dangerous in the powerplay. He has scored 490 runs in the first six overs this season, the highest ever by a batter in one IPL campaign. Once he starts attacking early, teams struggle to slow him down.

But Mohammed Siraj remains one of the few bowlers who has actually found a way to trouble him. Siraj has had an excellent IPL 2026 season himself with 17 wickets in 15 matches. His economy rate of 8.58 is impressive considering how aggressive batting has been this year. More importantly, he has dominated in the powerplay with 13 wickets.

The battle between them has already produced one unforgettable moment this season. During their May 9 clash, Sooryavanshi attacked Siraj immediately and smashed his first ball for six before hammering multiple boundaries in the same over. He raced to 36 off 16 balls and looked unstoppable. Sooryavanshi mistimed the shot and got out, leading to an emotional celebration from Siraj.

Across their meetings this season, Sooryavanshi has scored 38 runs against Siraj. Siraj has dismissed him once. That battle could again decide the direction of Qualifier 2 very quickly.

In the spotlight: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Mohammed Siraj

The biggest battle in Qualifier 2 could come in the very first over itself. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi against Mohammed Siraj feels like the matchup that can completely change the game within minutes.

Their earlier clash this season already showed how intense this contest can become. Sooryavanshi attacked immediately and smashed Siraj for a first-ball six. He raced to 36 off just 16 balls and looked ready to destroy GT’s bowling attack. But then came a tactical change from Ashish Nehra. Siraj went short with extra pace, and forced Sooryavanshi into a mistimed shot. The celebration showed how important that wicket was for GT.

Now the pressure is even bigger because this is a knockout game.

Sooryavanshi has been the most explosive batter of IPL 2026. He leads the Orange Cap race with 680 runs and has scored at a strike rate above 240. His 97 off 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator included 12 sixes. It broke Chris Gayle’s record for most sixes in a single IPL season.

Siraj, meanwhile, has been one of GT’s most reliable bowlers this season. His new-ball spell is usually aggressive and direct. He attacks the stumps, swings the ball early, and puts pressure on batters immediately. Alongside bowlers like Kagiso Rabada and Prasidh Krishna, he has helped build the strongest pace attacks in the tournament.

If Siraj removes Sooryavanshi early, GT immediately gain control. But if Sooryavanshi wins those first few overs, RR can put up another massive total very quickly.

GT vs RR Qualifier 2: Control vs Aggression Sets Up Massive IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 Clash

Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans enter Qualifier 2 with very different styles despite having similar squad structures. Both teams depend heavily on their top-order batters, both have middle-order concerns, and both rely on strong new-ball bowling attacks. But the way they play is completely different.

Gujarat Titans prefer a calm and controlled approach. Their opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan usually build innings without taking too many risks early. GT have backed their bowling unit throughout the season and are comfortable defending slightly above-par totals. However, their weakness has appeared when opponents post very big scores. Royal Challengers Bengaluru exposed that in Qualifier 1 after scoring 254.

Rajasthan Royals play with far more aggression. Much of that comes from 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has completely changed RR’s batting approach this season. RR have the best powerplay scoring rate in IPL 2026, and Sooryavanshi alone has already smashed 65 sixes this season. His 97 off 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator pushed RR into Qualifier 2. He also broke Chris Gayle’s long-standing record for most sixes in an IPL season.

The toss could also become very important. Both playoff matches so far were won by teams batting first. The surface used for the Eliminator is expected to slow down again, and reports suggest there may not be much dew. That could push RR towards batting first if they win the toss. They also need to overwhelm GT with another huge total.

FAQs

Q. How many runs has Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored?

A. Sooryavanshi has scored 680 runs in 15 matches at a strike rate of 242.85.

Q. Why has Mohammed Siraj been so important for GT this season?

A. Siraj has taken 13 powerplay wickets and helped build the strongest pace attacks.

Q. What record did Sooryavanshi break against SRH in the Eliminator?

A. Sooryavanshi broke Chris Gayle’s record for most sixes in a single IPL season.

Q. Why could Siraj vs Sooryavanshi decide Qualifier 2 quickly?

A. If Siraj gets him out early, GT can control the game. But if Sooryavanshi dominates the powerplay, RR can score very quickly.

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Voices are fast growing for Rajasthan Royals boy wonder Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be picked for Team India. With two IPL centuries to his name in just 22 games, Sooryavanshi, 15, scored a 29-ball 97 as RR eliminated Sunrisers Hyderabad at New Chandigarh, on Wednesday. The left-handed opener is the top run-getter in IPL-19, scoring 680 runs in 15 innings at an impressive strike rate of 242.85, hammering a record 65 sixes and 55 fours en route.

Sooryavanshi’s coach Manish Ojha insists that his ward has fulfilled all the parameters to be picked for India’s upcoming tour to Ireland (two T20Is on June 26 and 28) and England (five T20Is on July 1, 4, 7, 9, 11).

Manish Ojha, Vinayak Samant and Jatin Paranjape

“Vaibhav should be given a chance for India’s T20I tours to Ireland and England. He is consistently scoring runs in the IPL and has single-handedly helped the Indian team win the U-19 World Cup. Before that, he did exceedingly well during the India U-19 team’s South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia tour. He replicated that performance during the Asia Cup Rising Stars also. The only platform that is left now is the Team India stage and he has fulfilled all the parameters needed to merit that India blue jersey,” Ojha told mid-day over the phone from Patna on Thursday.

Vinayak Samant, who guided Sooryavanshi’s state team Bihar to the Ranji Trophy Plate group final last season, also reckons the teenager deserves an India cap.

“Vaibhav has proved his mettle by scoring against all the top bowlers in the world at this IPL. He deserves an India chance. He’s a consistent and fearless match-winner. He should be picked for the Ireland and England T20I series, as it will help him learn to play in swinging conditions,” Samant
told mid-day.

After the IPL, Sooryavanshi’s next assignment is with India ‘A’ for a one-day tri-series in Sri Lanka beginning on June 9 (Afghanistan is the third team).

Former national selector Jatin Paranjape believes that such is Sooryavanshi’s impact that bowlers are scared to try anything different against him. “I feel that the bowlers are lacking in their plans [to counter Sooryavanshi]. They have not been able to identify any areas [where they should bowl him]. I feel they are scared to try anything because even mishits are going for a six,” Paranjape told mid-day on Thursday, adding that even he feels that the youngster should play for the Indian team soon.

“There is no harm in picking him [for India]. If somebody is batting so brilliantly, then his age should not come in the way,” said Paranjape, who is currently a BCCI Cricket Advisory Committee member.

90km
Distance Sooryavanshi travelled from home in Samastipur to Patna for practice every other day

242.85
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s strike-rate in the ongoing edition — the first player to score 600-plus runs (680) in a T20 tournament at a strike-rate of 200 or more

8
No. of sixes smashed by Sooryavanshi in the Powerplay on Wednesday — the most by any player in IPL

12
No. of sixes hit by Sooryavanshi on Wednesday — the most by a batter in IPL Playoffs

3
No. of times Sooryavanshi has hit 10 or more sixes in an innings in the ongoing IPL — the most by any batter in a single IPL edition

3
No. of times Sooryavanshi has finished his IPL innings with a strike-rate above 300 (minimum 50 runs) — the most by any batter in IPL

680
Total number of runs scored by Sooryavanshi in the ongoing IPL — the most by an uncapped player in a single IPL edition

334.48
Sooryavanshi’s strike-rate during his 97 off 29-ball vs SRH on Wednesday — highest by any player who has scored 90 or more runs in an IPL innings

1
Wednesday’s victory is RR’s first win over SRH after losing six successive matches since 2023