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RR seek first Jaipur win as GT eye playoff push

Jaipur, May 8 (UNI) Teen batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will once again carry Rajasthan Royals’ hopes when they face Gujarat Titans in a high-stakes IPL 2026 encounter at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Saturday, with both teams locked in a fierce battle for playoff qualification.
The 15-year-old sensation has become the defining story of the season, transforming Rajasthan Royals into one of the most dangerous batting units in the competition. With 404 runs in 10 innings at a staggering strike rate of 237.65, Sooryavanshi has already established himself as one of the breakout stars of IPL 2026 despite his young age.
Saturday’s contest comes at a crucial stage of the tournament. Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans are both tied on 12 points from 10 matches, though the Royals currently enjoy a superior net run rate. With only a handful of league matches remaining, another defeat could significantly dent either side’s playoff ambitions.
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