Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Bumrah was a glimpse, Bhuvi is yet to come! Can Bhuvneshwar Kumar become ‘Kaal’ for Vaibhav?

By Sandy Verma Last updated Apr 10, 2026

RCB vs RR: Hitting a six on the very first ball of a number-1 bowler like Jasprit Bumrah is no mean feat, but young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi has created a stir in the entire cricket world by doing this feat. Vaibhav, who fearlessly turned the match against Bumrah in 14 balls, will now face RCB’s experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar. There is only one question among the fans, will Bhuvi’s experience be able to stop this storm of glory or is Bhuvi’s condition also going to be miserable like Bumrah? Vaibhav’s scary figures are making this match even more exciting. But there is a twist here, some factors which can spoil the game of Vaibhav. Let us know what it is?

After Bumrah, is it Bhuvi’s turn now?

In the last match, Vaibhav Suryavanshi showed his fearless style by hitting a six on the very first ball of world number one bowler Jasprit Bumrah and after that, he hit two more high sixes in just three balls. He single-handedly snatched the victory from the hands of Mumbai and scored 39 runs in just 14 balls. However, his statistics against Bhuvneshwar Kumar tell a different story. Till now Vaibhav has faced 10 balls of Bhuvi and scored 15 runs, Bhuvi has also taken his wicket once.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s figure

So far, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has scored a total of 122 runs in three matches of IPL 2026 and has maintained an excellent strike rate of 240 and an average of 40. In these three matches, Vaibhav has hit 10 fours and 11 sixes so far.

Weather can spoil Vaibhav’s game

This match is being played at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, where the red soil pitch is considered a paradise for batsmen. The outfield here is fast and the bounce of the ball is also tremendous. However, there is a ‘twist’ in it too. According to the Meteorological Department, the sky is expected to be cloudy, which means that the ball will swing a lot in the initial overs. In such circumstances, Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s in-swingers and out-swingers can prove to be a tough test for Vaibhav Suryavanshi. While Vaibhav had proved his mettle against Bumrah, now he will have to play very carefully and intelligently while facing the cunningness of Bhuvi.