IPL 2026: ‘Vaibhav’s talent is absolutely scary’ Ian Bell
Updated On: 17 May, 2026 09:54 AM IST | New Delhi | Neeru Bhatia
Delhi Capitals batting coach Ian Bell wary of Rajasthan Royals teen sensation Sooryavanshi’s ability; insists hosts must dismiss him early in must-win clash today

RR opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during a practice session on the eve of their match against DC in New Delhi on Saturday. PIC/PTI
It’s down to simple mathematics for Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, who will lock horns at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Hosts DC have to win their remaining two matches by big margins and wait for a few others to lose. For visitors RR, it’s somewhat easier — win two of their remaining three games and they are through to the Playoffs.
For RR’s Director of Cricket and head coach Kumar Sangakkara, there were questions galore on teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and skipper Riyan Parag.
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