India, May 28 -- When the Gujarat Titans step onto the field for Qualifier 2 against the Rajasthan Royals on Friday, they will know this is no longer an ordinary playoff battle. Standing between them and a place in the IPL 2026 final is a phenomenon the tournament is still trying to fully comprehend - 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

In one breathtaking night at the PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh, the teenager transformed from an exciting young talent into the defining story of this IPL season. His astonishing 97 off just 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad not only powered Rajasthan Royals into Qualifier 2 but also injected the side with a dangerous sense of belief and momentum.

For Gujarat Titans, the challenge is no longer only tact...