Sooryavanshi was named Player of the Series in the three‑match T20I series against Zimbabwe.
But what really pulled heads up was Shreyas Iyer’s front‑handed commendation on JioStar, calling the 19‑year‑old a quiet outsider off the pitch and a wrecking ball on it.
He’s a quiet guy, yet his bat screams when the ball comes—an irony Iyer summed up with a smile. The left‑hander burst into the IPL 2025 auction and was snapped up for Rs 1.1 crore by Rajasthan Royals, a clear vote of confidence from the franchise.
The turning point came in the third match against Zimbabwe, where Sooryavanshi’s gritty wickets and steady runs earned him the Player of the Series title. The series, though short, showcased his knack for stepping up when the going gets tough.
Iyer, who led India in the last T20I series, stressed that talent like Sooryavanshi’s deserves a slot in the senior setup, not a sideline role. “He’s still in the 15, but when his time comes, he’s going to dominate Indian cricket,” he said.
With the West Indies series looming, Sooryavanshi will look to build on this momentum and stake his claim as the next open‑er to watch.
Next up: India faces the West Indies in a five‑match T20I series starting 29 November.