[WATCH]- Vaibhav Suryavanshi Left Frustrated After Another Near-Miss Century in Qualifier 2

Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi looked visibly disappointed as he walked back to the pavilion after falling for 96 off 47 balls in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2. It was the third time in his last four innings that the teenage sensation was dismissed in the nineties, narrowly missing out on another century.

After RR chose to bat first in Mullanpur, Suryavanshi had to adjust his usual attacking style against Gujarat Titans (GT). With the Royals reeling at 9/2 in just the second over, the youngster combined composure with calculated aggression, bringing up the slowest half-century of his IPL career from 31 deliveries.

Despite losing partners at regular intervals, Suryavanshi anchored the innings and kept the scoreboard moving. He accelerated into the nineties by smashing a couple of sixes off Washington Sundar in the 17th over and appeared set for a well-earned hundred.

However, much like his innings against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), he was unable to convert it into a three-figure score. In a dismissal reminiscent of his previous outing, the left-hander attempted to guide a short ball over the third-man region.

However, he failed to get enough distance on the shot, and the ball went straight to Prasidh Krishna, who completed the catch comfortably. Clearly frustrated with the way he got out, Suryavanshi was seen talking to himself and making expressive gestures as he made his way back to the dugout.

Watch the video here:

Cricket can be such a cruel game! 💔

97 in the Eliminator, 96 in Qualifier 2… first player to score back-to-back 90+ scores in the Playoffs stage. #VaibhavSooryavanshi deserves every bit of applause as he walks off. 👏🙌🩷#TATAIPL Qualifier 2 👉 #GTvRR | LIVE NOW… pic.twitter.com/Z1pxujPXdJ

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 29, 2026

Here are some twitter reactions:

🔥 ONE & ONLY VAIBHAV SOORYAVANSHI. 🔥

🥶 93(38) vs LSG.
🥶 97(29) vs SRH.
🥶 96(47) vs GT.

Three unbelievable knocks. Three missed centuries. One extraordinary talent. pic.twitter.com/gH6jjic81X

— Faruk (@uf2151593) May 29, 2026

THE WHOLE STADIUM ON THEIR FEET & APPRECIATING VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI. 🙌❤️ pic.twitter.com/xkDDIX4KU4

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) May 29, 2026

🚨 VAIBHAV CREATED HISTORY 🚨

– Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes the 2nd fastest ever to complete 1000 runs in IPL History. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/yFh6Ug5Oeg

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) May 29, 2026

🚨Vaibhav Sooryavanshi revealed his pre match secret 🚨

Vaibhav Suryavanshi said 🗣️ :

"When I used to stay at home 2 or 3 years ago, played matches or practised there, whenever I had free time at home, I used to watch cartoons, I really enjoyed it. Even now, whenever I feel… pic.twitter.com/zDESILUpLd

— Indian Cricket (@IPL2025Auction) May 29, 2026

VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI'S LAST 3 FIFTY PLUS SCORES IN IPL 2026:

– 93(38) Vs LSG.
– 97(29) Vs SRH in Eliminator.
– 96(47) Vs GT in Qualifier 2.

Vaibhav Missed 3 well deserved hundreds – Feel for Vaibhav! 💔 pic.twitter.com/psX3IhcBzQ

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) May 29, 2026

15-year-old VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI again miss a hundred in the 2nd consecutive match out on 96(47) runs

Excellent knock he struck 7 beautiful SIXES

GeziDirenişi #EliminaçãoNaCasa #Qualifiers2 #GTvRR #IPL2026#चौधरी_चरण_सिंह #29maggio2026 #YoVotoPorKeiko pic.twitter.com/HNl7Cl4Wjc

— sports news (@CricUniverse7) May 29, 2026

🔴 SO BHUVI WAS REALLY VISINORY MEN 🤯

🎙️: Vaibhav Suryavanshi is playing proper cricketing shots, not just slogging. At only 15 years old, he shows remarkable maturity. The way he is batting has been outstanding, & he deserves full credit 👏pic.twitter.com/cnN2G1EqFw

— Sam (@cricsam02) May 29, 2026

Vaibhav Suryavanshi scripts IPL history, completes 1,000 runs during Qualifier 2

Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi achieved another major milestone during IPL 2026, completing 1,000 runs in the Qualifier 2 clash against Gujarat Titans on Friday, May 29. The rising star became the quickest batter to reach the landmark in terms of balls faced, getting there in only 440 deliveries, 126 fewer than the previous record held by Andre Russell (566).

He also registered the feat as the fastest Indian to 1,000 IPL runs by innings played. The landmark moment arrived in the 16th over of the innings when the left-handed batter dispatched Jason Holder for a boundary. Holder delivered a short ball outside off stump, and Suryavanshi capitalised by cutting it crisply through deep extra cover for four.

Fastest to 1,000 IPL runs (by balls faced) [via Star Sports]

1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 440
2. Andre Russell – 566
3. Tim David – 573
4. Travis Head – 588
5. Phil Salt – 591

Fastest to 1000 IPL runs (by innings) [via Cricbuzz]

• 21- Shaun Marsh
• 23 – Lendl Simmons
• 23- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
• 24 – Devon Conway
• 25 – Matthew Hayden and Sai Sudharsan

Get the latest cricket news here, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more such updates.