Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Shatters Records in IPL 2026 Eliminator

In a stunning display of talent, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi led Rajasthan Royals to victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator. His explosive innings of 97 runs off 29 balls, featuring 12 sixes, not only secured a win but also set new records for the most sixes in a single IPL season. Chris Gayle praised the young star on social media, dubbing him the 'New Six Machine'. However, Sooryavanshi narrowly missed out on becoming the fastest centurion in IPL history. Read on to learn more about this remarkable achievement.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 28, 2026, 13:08 IST

Rajasthan Royals Triumph Over Sunrisers Hyderabad

In a thrilling match at the Maharaja Yadavinra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur, Rajasthan Royals (RR) emerged victorious against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2026 Eliminator. This win secures their spot in Qualifier 2, where they will compete against Gujarat Titans (GT) for a chance to reach the finals. The standout performer of the match was the 15-year-old prodigy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who delivered an explosive innings, scoring 97 runs off just 29 balls, featuring five fours and an impressive 12 sixes. His remarkable performance not only captivated fans but also broke a significant record previously held by Chris Gayle. The West Indies legend took to social media to commend Sooryavanshi, dubbing him the 'New Six Machine'.

Sooryavanshi Sets New Sixes Record

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Breaks Massive Chris Gayle Record

With his 12 sixes against SRH, Sooryavanshi has now set the record for the most sixes in a single IPL season, surpassing Chris Gayle's previous record of 59 sixes established in IPL 2012. Furthermore, he has also claimed the title for the most sixes in any single T20 tournament, marking a historic achievement.

Top Players with Most Sixes in a Single T20 Tournament:

Player	Team	Tournament	Sixes
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi	Rajasthan Royals	IPL 2026	65
Chris Gayle	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	IPL 2012	59
Andre Russell	Kolkata Knight Riders	IPL 2019	52
Chris Gayle	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	IPL 2013	51
Chris Gayle	Rangpur Riders	BPL 2017	47

Near Miss for Another Record

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Misses Out On Big Chris Gayle Record

In a near miss, Sooryavanshi was on the brink of another record when he was dismissed for 97 runs. Attempting an upper cut off a delivery from Praful Hinge, he was caught by Smaran Ravichandran at third man, preventing him from hitting a six that would have secured his century in just 29 balls. Achieving this milestone would have made him the fastest centurion in IPL history, surpassing Gayle's record of a 30-ball century against Pune Warriors India in 2012.