India, May 29 -- Gujarat Titans will have to keep a close watch on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi when they face Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2, with the teenager shaping up as their biggest batting threat. The 15-year-old has been the standout performer for RR this season, turning matches on his own with fearless stroke play and relentless intent at the top of the order. His blistering 97 off 29 balls in the previous knockout game underlined how little he is affected by pressure situations, falling just short of Chris Gayle's record for the fastest IPL century but still delivering one of the most destructive innings of the tournament.

Sooryavanshi has carried his form throughout the season, piling up 680 runs and leading the Orange Cap race. His...