At 14, Vaibhav Suryavanshi isn’t just playing in the IPL—he’s setting it on fire. After his record-shattering 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans, fans hailed him as the future of Indian cricket. But just one match later, he was sent back for a two-ball duck.
And the man behind it? Mumbai Indians’ Deepak Chahar—who didn’t just bowl a good delivery, he executed a perfect plan.
Speaking at the post-match press conference after MI’s 100-run win over Rajasthan Royals, Chahar opened up about how the team strategised for the teenage sensation.
“I think he played a breathtaking knock last night when RR played against GT. So there's a pattern to every batsman. Somewhere he's strong, he'll be weak. So as a bowler and as a unit, we decide and make plans for every batter, not just him. But yeah, sometimes the plan works, sometimes it doesn't work. So today it went our way, we were lucky, but you know he's a good talent and I think he will do well in the coming future,” said Chahar.
It wasn’t just a case of good bowling—it was targeted, calculated, and executed with precision. Chahar and the MI unit had studied Vaibhav’s GT knock meticulously, picking apart his strengths and looking for even the slightest flaw.
When the moment came, Chahar struck early with a short-of-length ball that tempted Suryavanshi into a mistimed stroke. Caught at mid-on. Gone. Just like that.
What makes this more than just a dismissal is the statement it sent—hype can win hearts, but planning wins matches. And Chahar, with all his experience, proved that even cricket’s newest sensation isn’t immune to old-school strategy.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is still a star in the making—but on that night in Jaipur, Deepak Chahar was the one who stole the script.
