India, March 31 -- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wasted no time getting back into the spotlight, picking up right where he left off last season as he tore into Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. The 15-year-old opener looked completely at ease against the CSK attack, taking them on from the outset and finding the boundary at will during his short but telling stay at the crease. In a modest 128-run chase, he ensured there were no nerves, racing away to 52 off just 17 balls. His strokeplay set the tone early and left Rajasthan Royals in complete control, turning what could have been a tricky chase into a straightforward finish.

He hammered five sixes and four fours, adding a blistering 75-run stand with Jaiswal at the top. Rajasthan wrapped up the 12...