Home SportsWATCH: Teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi shows no mercy to Jofra Archer, video goes viral WATCH: A 14-year-old cricket prodigy stuns everyone by fearlessly taking on Jofra Archer in the nets—his name is quickly going viral across the cricket world. WATCH: Teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi shows no mercy to Jofra Archer, video goes viral New Delhi: Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, purchased by Rajasthan Royals for a significant sum (INR 1.10 crore) during the mega auction, is gaining valuable experience. Despite not yet playing in IPL 2025, he’s practicing with the team, including a recent net session against Jofra Archer before a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Given Archer’s recent success against Shubman Gill, it’s understandable to expect the young batsman might approach his bowling cautiously. Vaibhav Suryavanshi effectively countered Jofra Archer’s bowling with a variety of shots, including cuts and pulls, leaving Archer visibly exhausted. Archer only managed one successful delivery against Suryavanshi, whose most impressive shot was a pick-up shot off his pads. Rajasthan Royals posted a video on X, showcasing a practice session between Vaibhav and Jofra Archer, highlighting the intensity of IPL training. Tabraiz Shamsi attributed the fearless approach of young Indian cricketers on the international stage to their IPL experience, citing Suryakumar Yadav’s confident performance against Jofra Archer as an example. He believes the IPL helps desensitize Indian players to the pressures of international cricket. A thirteen-year-old facing Jofra Archer in practice suggests that exposure to high-level competition, such as that provided by the IPL, benefits young Indian cricketers, preparing them for international fast bowling. The author believes the SA20 League will similarly develop South African cricket, though this will take time. Vaibhav vs Archer. Where else if not the IPL?! 💗 pic.twitter.com/pHtA0qpuN5 — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 12, 2025 Rajasthan Royals, currently seventh in the IPL 2025 standings with four points from five games, suffered a recent loss to the Gujarat Titans. Their next match is against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Jaipur. Initially, Riyan Parag captained the Royals in their first three matches due to Sanju Samson’s delayed wicketkeeping clearance from the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. Samson has since resumed his captaincy duties. Source link