Sunil Gavaskar says fearless IPL batting has changed mindset of teams

Sunil Gavaskar said IPL teams now believe no total is out of reach after multiple 200-plus chases, including 260-plus. Speaking after Rajasthan Royals’ win over Punjab Kings, he praised Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s fearless batting and match awareness.

Hyderabad: “It was similar to what RCB did to GT, or PBKS did to DC, when they chased 260-plus so comfortably. Once one team does that, others start believing they can do it as well, and that’s exactly what we’re seeing,” said JioStar expert Sunil Gavaskar after RajasthanRoyals defeated Punjab Kings in the IPL league match on Tuesday.

“ Since then, we’ve had multiple 200-plus chases, and now even 220-plus totals are being chased with balls to spare. It shows how strongly teams believe that no target, even 220 or 240, is beyond reach,” he said on the JioStar special show.

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On the ‘Fearless Prodigy’ Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Gavaskar said: “He made excellent use of the field and picked the line beautifully. The way he strikes the ball with such ease and power is remarkable.”

“ What stands out is how unfazed he looks. That’s often the advantage of youth. You play without fear, without worrying about the opposition, and just back your natural game,” he said.