Cheteshwara Pujara, a former Indian batter, suggests what Arshdeep might try when facing young Vaibhav. That kid smacked 103 from just 37 deliveries last game. Rajasthan’s opener is swinging hard these days. Punjab’s pacer needs smart moves, not brute force. The match takes place in Mullanpur during season 2026. Match 40 brings them head-to-head. Big numbers light up the scoreboard lately. A teenager causing ripples across the league. Bowling plans matter more than raw speed here. Experience whispers different tactics into fresher ears. Older heads find angles younger legs may miss.

Pujara spoke about control instead of trying too much during his appearance on Star Sports’ Game Plan. From over the wicket, targeting middle and off with shape away from the bat has worked against Sooryavanshi - so stay there, was the idea. A tighter line keeps pressure up. Slower deliveries now and then might rattle him when settling in. Even a surprise yorker here could break the flow just enough.

Cheteshwar Pujara’s blueprint: discipline over flair

Pujara stressed that staying steady matters more than changing things up fast when facing Suryavanshi. Hitting that spot just short of full, around middle and off, at the start sets the tone, and pressure builds slowly. Once rhythm takes hold, then comes room to bring out the slower stuff, maybe a well-timed yorker. Those deliveries still pack a punch for Arshdeep if used right.

Cheteshwar Pujara had plenty to say about the youngster's bold stroke play, though he’d just detailed methods to stifle such flair. Fearless shots earned respect, even when risk piled on risk. The teen might face quicker attacks later, yet holding back should never be the answer. Bowling like Jansen’s mettle, but confidence matters more than caution. On another note, Bartlett hasn’t found a steady rhythm all year. That shaky run makes him one to watch whenever Rajasthan’s hitters step up.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's stats show just how big a role he’s played lately. Eight games in, the southpaw sits on 357 runs, averaging 44.62 while tearing through bowlers at nearly 235 strikes per hundred balls - one hundred and two fifties tucked into those tallies, proving steady hands can also spark fireworks up front.

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