Heatwave strikes again: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi suffers injury scare after 36-ball 100
Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was carried off the field while fielding in Rajasthan Royals' match against SunRisers Hyderabad. Fielding in the covers in the 4th over, Vaibhav was unable to continue and had to be carried off the field by the support staff.
15-year-old superstar Vaibhav Sooryavanshi suffered an injury scare in Rajasthan Royals' home game against SunRisers Hyderabad on Saturday, April 25. Fielding in the fourth over of the second innings, Vaibhav felt some discomfort in his right thigh. He fell to the ground almost immediately and had to be carried off the ground by the Royals' support staff.
Vaibhav looked in a considerable amount of pain as he limped off the field, with both of his hands around the shoulders of the staff. Initially, it looked like Vaibhav might have pulled his hamstring while running after a cover drive, but it later appeared that the opener might have suffered severe cramps instead.
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It would not come as a surprise if Vaibhav suffered cramps because he had batted for 14 overs in the Jaipur heat on Saturday. Vaibhav had stayed at the crease for a total of 37 balls and hit his second Indian Premier League hundred.
Vaibhav completed the feat in just 36 balls, in turn registering the third-fastest hundred in the history of the Indian Premier League. The northern parts of India are going through a severe heatwave at the moment, which has forced players into painful cramps in the Indian Premier League.
It looked on Saturday that Vaibhav's young muscles were not immune to cramps either, as the player was not able to continue on the field after four overs in the second half of the innings.
WHY DO PLAYERS CRAMP IN HEAT?
Players often cramp while playing in extreme heat because prolonged high-intensity activity leads to rapid fluid loss, electrolyte imbalance, and muscle fatigue. In conditions like 41 degrees Celsius in Jaipur, the body sweats heavily to regulate temperature, causing a significant loss of sodium, potassium, and other essential minerals that help muscles function properly.
As fatigue sets in, blood circulation to the muscles becomes less efficient, and the repeated explosive movements of batting, running, and fielding increase stress on the muscle fibres. This also leads to the build-up of metabolic by-products such as lactic acid, especially when the body is pushed beyond its usual recovery capacity. The combination of dehydration, electrolyte depletion, muscle overload, and lactic acid accumulation can cause sudden involuntary muscle contractions, which is what results in cramping during a match.
In the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League, players like Rohit Sharma, Axar Patel, Rasik Dar have struggled with cramp-related injuries this season. Veterans like Ajinkya Rahane have spoken about the need to remain hydrated and do the basics right to avoid the issues of cramps.
VAIBHAV SOORYAVANSHI HITS SENSATIONAL HUNDRED
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up Jaipur with a sensational 36-ball century against SunRisers Hyderabad on Saturday, April 25, registering the third-fastest hundred in Indian Premier League history. The young Rajasthan Royals batter came out with fearless intent, smashing Praful Hinge for four consecutive sixes in the very first over and racing to 30 runs in just six balls. It was a statement innings from Vaibhav, who had been dismissed for a golden duck against SRH earlier this season, a failure that had contributed to Rajasthan’s collapse in a chase of 217.
Having also been left emotional after RR’s loss to Kolkata Knight Riders on April 19, Vaibhav responded in the best possible fashion. He attacked relentlessly from the start, punishing both pace and length, while Dhruv Jurel settled at the other end. He was particularly severe on uncapped pacer Sakib Hussain, smashing him for two sixes and a four in the 14th over to bring up his hundred. Vaibhav now has two of the three fastest IPL hundreds to his name, having scored his maiden ton in 35 balls against Gujarat Titans last season, becoming the youngest player to achieve the feat.
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15-year-old superstar Vaibhav Sooryavanshi suffered an injury scare in Rajasthan Royals' home game against SunRisers Hyderabad on Saturday, April 25. Fielding in the fourth over of the second innings, Vaibhav felt some discomfort in his right thigh. He fell to the ground almost immediately and had to be carried off the ground by the Royals' support staff.
Vaibhav looked in a considerable amount of pain as he limped off the field, with both of his hands around the shoulders of the staff. Initially, it looked like Vaibhav might have pulled his hamstring while running after a cover drive, but it later appeared that the opener might have suffered severe cramps instead.
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It would not come as a surprise if Vaibhav suffered cramps because he had batted for 14 overs in the Jaipur heat on Saturday. Vaibhav had stayed at the crease for a total of 37 balls and hit his second Indian Premier League hundred.
Vaibhav completed the feat in just 36 balls, in turn registering the third-fastest hundred in the history of the Indian Premier League. The northern parts of India are going through a severe heatwave at the moment, which has forced players into painful cramps in the Indian Premier League.
It looked on Saturday that Vaibhav's young muscles were not immune to cramps either, as the player was not able to continue on the field after four overs in the second half of the innings.
WHY DO PLAYERS CRAMP IN HEAT?
Players often cramp while playing in extreme heat because prolonged high-intensity activity leads to rapid fluid loss, electrolyte imbalance, and muscle fatigue. In conditions like 41 degrees Celsius in Jaipur, the body sweats heavily to regulate temperature, causing a significant loss of sodium, potassium, and other essential minerals that help muscles function properly.
As fatigue sets in, blood circulation to the muscles becomes less efficient, and the repeated explosive movements of batting, running, and fielding increase stress on the muscle fibres. This also leads to the build-up of metabolic by-products such as lactic acid, especially when the body is pushed beyond its usual recovery capacity. The combination of dehydration, electrolyte depletion, muscle overload, and lactic acid accumulation can cause sudden involuntary muscle contractions, which is what results in cramping during a match.
In the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League, players like Rohit Sharma, Axar Patel, Rasik Dar have struggled with cramp-related injuries this season. Veterans like Ajinkya Rahane have spoken about the need to remain hydrated and do the basics right to avoid the issues of cramps.
VAIBHAV SOORYAVANSHI HITS SENSATIONAL HUNDRED
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up Jaipur with a sensational 36-ball century against SunRisers Hyderabad on Saturday, April 25, registering the third-fastest hundred in Indian Premier League history. The young Rajasthan Royals batter came out with fearless intent, smashing Praful Hinge for four consecutive sixes in the very first over and racing to 30 runs in just six balls. It was a statement innings from Vaibhav, who had been dismissed for a golden duck against SRH earlier this season, a failure that had contributed to Rajasthan’s collapse in a chase of 217.
Having also been left emotional after RR’s loss to Kolkata Knight Riders on April 19, Vaibhav responded in the best possible fashion. He attacked relentlessly from the start, punishing both pace and length, while Dhruv Jurel settled at the other end. He was particularly severe on uncapped pacer Sakib Hussain, smashing him for two sixes and a four in the 14th over to bring up his hundred. Vaibhav now has two of the three fastest IPL hundreds to his name, having scored his maiden ton in 35 balls against Gujarat Titans last season, becoming the youngest player to achieve the feat.
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