"We will try to take him out early" - Parthiv Patel on Sooryavanshi

Parthiv Patel, the assistant coach of Gujarat Titans, has admitted that one of GT's top priorities when they face Rajasthan Royals on Friday in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 will be to stop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi early. After playing one of the most destructive innings ever seen in an IPL playoff match, the 15-year-old batting sensation heads into the knockout match in excellent form. In the Eliminator, Sooryavanshi defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad and scored 97 runs in just 29 deliveries, hitting 12 sixes and completely destroying SRH's bowling attack. Titans will have to get rid of Sooryavanshi early else he could run away with the game. The Titans are both wary and prepared after witnessing his sensational hitting on Wednesday night. The team had used the short ball sparingly against Sooryavanshi in their last league game with Siraj getting him out. Parthiv said they will reveal their cards only on the field. "As I am not a broadcaster at this time, I am unable to disclose our plans. The way he bats makes me very excited. We should be able to carry out our strategies if we are successful in removing him from the game early on. "But what it is, you will only know when we are on the ground. "The way he is batting is appreciated by the public. The previous time, I also said the same thing. It is inappropriate for us to discuss his age. "I believe that is something we need to stop. Just by the way he has been playing, he has been a phenomenal talent. And it's wonderful to see him, and just from the opposition's perspective, we hope he doesn't get too many runs," Parthiv continued.