First scolded, then praised (Photo: Videograb/ PTI)
In the Qualifier 2 match of IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets. During this match, a video of Riyan Parag and Vaibhav Suryavanshi went viral. That video which is trending on social media is just after Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s dismissal. Looking at Riyan Parag in the video, it seems as if he is scolding Vaibhav. What Ryan said to Vaibhav during that time could not be known. But when the match ended, the Rajasthan Royals captain looked emotional for his 15-year-old player Vaibhav Suryavanshi. His emotion was visible in what he said about Vaibhav after the match.
What did Riyan Parag say about Vaibhav Suryavanshi?
Ryan Parag heaped praises on 15 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the post match presentation. He said that what Vaibhav has done this season cannot be described in words. One way is to go and swing the bat indiscriminately and score a lot of runs. But the way Vaibhav has batted, he has not swung the bat without looking or thinking. Rather he has played according to the situation. The needs of the team have been kept in mind. He did everything so that the team could win. I don’t know how but he has done it and I hope that he will be seen playing like this in future also.
Chin up, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi! 🩷
You have so much to be proud of🥹
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/eupS8cBPc2#TATAIPL | #Qualifier2 | #TheFinalLeap #GTvRR | @rajasthanroyals pic.twitter.com/8lHU927KLE
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 29, 2026
Riyan Parag expressed hope that Vaibhav Suryavanshi will play for the country in the future and also help Rajasthan Royals win its second title.
When did Riyan Parag scold Vaibhav Suryavanshi?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 96 runs in 47 balls at a strike rate of 204.25 in Qualifier 2 against Gujarat Titans. However, when he returned to the dugout after getting out, the sight that was seen shocked everyone. Ryan Parag, who was praising Vaibhav after the match, is seen going near him and reprimanding him, which is clearly visible from the expressions of Parag and Suryavanshi in the viral video.
Riyan Parag telling to Sooryavanshi about his mistake 🥲🥲🥲 pic.twitter.com/igBzn07f8N
— Rahul (@Rahul74572540) May 29, 2026
Vaibhav Suryavanshi also ahead in Orange Cap race
It was only because of Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 96 runs that Rajasthan was successful in reaching the score of 214 runs. However, Gujarat Titans chased the target of 215 runs in the 19th over itself. After playing an inning of 96 runs in Qualifier 2, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has retained his hold on the Orange Cap. Now he has scored 776 runs in 16 matches.
