IPL 2026: AB de Villiers says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reminds him of Matthew Hayden
Updated On: 28 May, 2026 03:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
AB de Villiers heaped praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, stating that the opener's game awareness at the age of just 15 is 'remarkable' after his 97-run knock in 29 balls helped RR beat SRH
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and AB de Villiers (Pics: X)
Former RCB star AB de Villiers was impressed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive innings against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 15-year-old scored 97 runs off 29 balls to guide Rajasthan Royals to a convincing win against SRH.
Speaking after the match, Sooryavanshi admitted that he visualises match-ups before games, which helps him perform better. De Villiers compared Sooryavanshi's approach to legendary Australian opener Matthew Hayden, known for his strong visualisation routines during his playing days.
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