IPL 2026: ‘He won’t be Bumrah’- Bishop questions Sooryavanshi’s first-ball six chances vs Starc
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has made a strong impact in IPL 2026 with 400 runs at a strike rate of 238.10, facing top bowlers with confidence. He now prepares to face Mitchell Starc, who has returned to Delhi Capitals after injury, setting up a high-profile contest. Former cricketer Ian Bishop doubts Sooryavanshi will replicate his success against Jasprit Bumrah by hitting Starc for a first-ball six, citing Starc's preparation and skill.
- ▪Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored 400 runs in IPL 2026 at a strike rate of 238.10 despite being only 15 years old.
- ▪Mitchell Starc has returned to Delhi Capitals after recovering from shoulder and elbow injuries.
- ▪Ian Bishop questioned Sooryavanshi's ability to hit Starc for a first-ball six, saying Starc 'won’t be Bumrah'.
- ▪Sooryavanshi has faced bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar with notable success.
- ▪Delhi Capitals are currently seventh in the IPL 2026 standings and aiming for a playoff spot.
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