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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFormer India cricketer Mohammad Kaif<\/a> has heaped rich praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his breathtaking century for Rajasthan Royals<\/a> against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026.The 15-year-old lit up the Sawai Mansingh Stadium with a sensational 103 off just 37 balls, smashing 12 sixes and five fours in an innings that left fans and experts in awe. Although Rajasthan Royals eventually fell short as SRH chased down the target, Sooryavanshi\u2019s knock remained the highlight of the contest.<\/p>\n Watch<\/span><\/p>\n \u2018We haven\u2019t played good cricket\u2019 – Mahela Jayawardene after MI\u2019s biggest IPL loss vs CSK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Calling him a rare talent, Kaif said on Jio Hotstar, \u201cVaibhav Suryavanshi is a once-in-a-generation talent. At just 15, he is making the best bowlers in the IPL look ordinary.\u201dHe pointed to the youngster\u2019s fearless approach, particularly his aggressive intent against Praful Hinge. Sooryavanshi hammered four consecutive sixes off the pacer, avenging his earlier dismissal against him in Hyderabad and showcasing his ability to dominate under pressure.Kaif also highlighted how the teenager showed no hesitation against world-class opposition, including Pat Cummins. \u201cHe even hit his first ball against Cummins for a huge six. He plays like he\u2019s in a gully game, fearless and free,\u201d Kaif remarked.\u201cTwo hundreds in two seasons, both at a strike-rate above 250. That tells you everything about his mindset. He doesn\u2019t care about the name of the bowler or the match situation. He just keeps attacking,\u201d he added.Kaif further underlined the technical strengths that make Sooryavanshi special. \u201cHe bats like a veteran who has played international cricket for ten years. His ability to pick the length early, his balance at the crease, and his raw power are all world-class.\u201dHe also praised the youngster\u2019s temperament, calling it a rare quality at such a young age. \u201cHe also has a calm head on his young shoulders. That is a rare combination,\u201d he said.\u201cIf he stays fit, stays hungry, and keeps his focus, Indian cricket has found its next superstar for the next 20 to 25 years,\u201d he concluded.Despite the young batter\u2019s heroics, SRH pulled off a successful chase, thanks to crucial contributions from Ishan Kishan (74) and Abhishek Sharma (57), who stitched together a match-winning 132-run partnership.<\/p>\n