Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Makes History with 100 T20 Sixes Before 20

In an impressive display of talent, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals made history by hitting 100 T20 sixes before turning 20 during IPL 2026. This achievement not only sets a new record but also highlights his potential in the cricketing world. Despite his efforts, RR faced a challenging match against Gujarat Titans, needing 230 runs to win. The article delves into Sooryavanshi's record-breaking performance and the match's unfolding events, showcasing the excitement of the IPL.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 9, 2026, 22:09 IST

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Historic Achievement

In a remarkable feat during match 52 of IPL 2026, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from Rajasthan Royals (RR) made headlines by becoming the first cricketer to smash 100 T20 sixes before reaching the age of 20. This milestone was achieved on Saturday, May 9, in Jaipur while facing Gujarat Titans (GT) bowler Mohammed Siraj. Sooryavanshi not only reached this landmark but also surpassed the previous record held by West Indies' Kieron Pollard, who took 843 balls to achieve the same, as Sooryavanshi did it in just 514 balls.

Top Players with Most Sixes Before Turning 20

Players With Most Sixes Before Turning 20

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi - 100 sixes in 29 innings
Rahmanullah Gurbaz - 90 sixes in 52 innings
Dewald Brevis - 73 sixes in 42 innings
Gulsan Jha - 53 sixes in 49 innings
Ishan Kishan - 53 sixes in 52 innings

Rajasthan Royals Struggle Against Gujarat Titans

Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal Fail to Provide Strong Start

Facing a daunting target of 230 runs to win against Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals struggled as GT set a formidable score of 229/4, bolstered by fifties from Shubman Gill (84 runs off 44 balls) and Sai Sudharsan (55 off 36). Washington Sundar contributed a quick 37 runs towards the end. RR's bowlers had a tough time, with only Ravindra Jadeja managing an economy rate below 9. In response, Sooryavanshi made a quick 36 runs off just 16 balls, hitting 3 fours and 3 sixes, but was dismissed by Mohammed Siraj in the third over. Shortly after, Yashasvi Jaiswal fell for just 3 runs off 4 balls in Kagiso Rabada's over. At the time of reporting, RR had scored 62 runs in the first five overs, losing both openers, with Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel now at the crease, aiming to keep the chase alive.