Rishabh Pant chose to bat after winning the toss, but the innings got off to a wobbly start with early dismissals of Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran. Aiden Markram and Ayush Badoni steadied the ship with a crucial 62-run partnership, both notching up half-centuries before Markram departed in the 16th over. Abdul Samad then provided a late flourish, smashing an unbeaten 30 off just 10 balls to power Lucknow to a competitive 174/5.
In response, Rajasthan got off to a flying start, thanks to a sensational debut from 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavansi. On just the fourth ball of the innings, he backed away to a good-length delivery from Shardul Thakur, got to the pitch, and launched it over extra cover for a towering 80-meter six. The audacity and elegance of the shot sent shockwaves through social media, with fans hailing the youngster’s fearless arrival on the IPL stage.
Superb
WOW!
Remember the name – Vaibhav Suryavanshi🔥 pic.twitter.com/HQP4IklUnG
— Gss🇮🇳 (@Gss_Views) April 19, 2025
First ball 6 from a 14 year old batter, Vaibhav Suryavanshi!!!!!
I’ve seen it all.— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) April 19, 2025
Too good
Unreal
FKING HELL! What a way to start your IPL career at the age of 14. pic.twitter.com/HX5JZu64Dl
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 19, 2025
HOLY MOTHER OF GOD. WHAT A SHOT TO START YOUR IPL CAREER
— Sreshth Shah (@sreshthx) April 19, 2025
Crazy
First ball into the stands. VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI. 🫡🫡
— Dhoni Tharane 5️⃣ 🦁 (@Tharane__Talks) April 19, 2025
First one
First ball Six!!!! Vaibhav Suryavanshi wasn’t even born when Rajasthan Royals won the IPL but today he is making the debut for RR. Congratulations to him.🥳
— Bhawana (@cricbhawana) April 19, 2025
What were you doing at the age of 14 ? Vaibhav suryavanshi non chalantly hits a six in his very first ball in the IPL . This is the beauty of IPL ! #RRVSLSG #vaibhavsuryavanshi
— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) April 19, 2025
Six
SIX first ball!
Suryavanshi 🔥— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) April 19, 2025
Remember the name
Remember the name – Vaibhav Suryavanshi🔥 pic.twitter.com/HQP4IklUnG
— Gss🇮🇳 (@Gss_Views) April 19, 2025
