IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Nears 1,000 Runs for Rajasthan Royals
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is just 68 runs short of 1,000 for Rajasthan Royals as IPL 2026 semi‑final looms against Gujarat Titans on 29 May at New Chandigarh.
The left‑handed opener is sitting on 932 runs from 22 games. A win could see Rajasthan face RCB in the final on 31 May.
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The IPL 2026 semi‑final between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals is set for 29 May at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh.
Rajasthan’s in‑form opener, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, is staring at a fresh milestone. He’s 68 runs away from reaching 1,000 runs for the Royals.
So far he has amassed 932 runs in 22 appearances. The left‑hander’s highest score sits at 103, and he already boasts two centuries and five half‑centuries.
If the Royals pull off a win over the Titans, they’ll lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the title clash. That final is slated for 31 May at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
And yeah, the buzz on the ground includes actor Pushkar Jog doing a sword‑pointing act at an award ceremony nearby. That’s just part of the atmosphere.