Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Sets New T20 Records in IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, has made headlines by becoming the youngest and fastest player to hit 100 sixes in T20 cricket. His record-breaking achievement occurred during an IPL match against Gujarat Titans, where he showcased his explosive batting skills. Sooryavanshi has also been a standout performer in the 2026 IPL season, leading the run charts for his team. The match saw Gujarat Titans post a formidable total, thanks to strong contributions from their captain and other key players. Read on to discover more about this thrilling encounter and Sooryavanshi's remarkable journey.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 9, 2026, 23:34 IST

Sooryavanshi's Historic Achievement

In a remarkable display of talent, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from Rajasthan Royals (RR) has made history in men's T20 cricket. He has become the youngest and fastest player to hit 100 sixes, accomplishing this in just 29 innings. Additionally, he reached this milestone in record time, needing only 514 balls faced.

Sooryavanshi's record-setting moment occurred during an IPL match against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Jaipur on Saturday night. He showcased his aggressive batting style by hitting a massive six off the very first ball he faced from Mohammed Siraj. His explosive performance continued throughout the powerplay, where he scored 36 runs off just 16 balls, including three fours and three sixes. However, Siraj eventually managed to dismiss him in a thrilling contest.

Sooryavanshi's IPL 2026 Performance

Throughout the 2026 IPL season, Sooryavanshi has emerged as the top run-scorer for Rajasthan Royals, accumulating a total of 440 runs in 11 innings. His impressive performance includes an average of 40.00 and a striking strike rate of 236.55, featuring one century and two half-centuries.

Match Overview: RR vs GT

In the match itself, Gujarat Titans secured a commanding victory, scoring 229 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their 20 overs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The Titans' innings was bolstered by strong performances from captain Shubman Gill, who scored 84 runs off 44 balls, and Sai Sudharsan, who contributed 55 runs off 36 balls. Washington Sundar also played a crucial role with a late innings flourish, scoring 37 runs off 20 balls.