Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Eyes Chris Gayle's IPL Sixes Record

Rajasthan Royals' young star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is on the brink of breaking Chris Gayle's record for the most sixes in a single IPL season. With just seven sixes needed, the 15-year-old prodigy has showcased remarkable talent this season, scoring 583 runs with a striking average and strike rate. As he prepares for a crucial match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, fans are eager to see if he can achieve this milestone and possibly aim for a double century in T20 cricket. Will he rise to the occasion?

By Narendra Chaudhary May 27, 2026, 13:11 IST

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Record-Breaking Ambitions

Mullanpur (Punjab) [India] - The 15-year-old sensation from Rajasthan Royals, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, is on the verge of breaking a remarkable record held by West Indies cricket icon Chris Gayle. He is just seven sixes away from surpassing Gayle's record of 59 sixes in a single Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

The upcoming eliminator match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) may present Sooryavanshi with his final opportunity this season to eclipse one of Gayle's legendary IPL achievements.

This young talent from Bihar is having an extraordinary season, amassing 583 runs in 14 matches with an impressive average of 41.64 and a strike rate of 232.67. His performance includes a century and three half-centuries, showcasing consistency akin to seasoned players like Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, along with the explosive power reminiscent of Gayle.

So far, Sooryavanshi has hit 53 sixes, with over 54% of his runs coming from maximums. If he finds his rhythm, hitting seven sixes should not be an insurmountable challenge for this teenage batting prodigy. This season, he has managed to hit a six every 4.7 balls.

Achieving those seven sixes would not only allow him to surpass Gayle's record for the most sixes in a single T20 tournament but also fulfill his ambition of scoring the first-ever double century in T20 cricket, a goal he expressed on Kevin Pietersen's YouTube channel. Will Sooryavanshi take the first steps toward this milestone?

Squads:

Rajasthan Royals Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Yash Raj Punja, Brijesh Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Sushant Mishra, Aman Rao Perala, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande, Adam Milne, Sandeep Sharma, Shimron Hetmyer, Kuldeep Sen, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Emanjot Singh Chahal, Vignesh Puthur

Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(w), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Smaran Ravichandran, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins(c), Shivang Kumar, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge, Aniket Verma, Liam Livingstone, Harsh Dubey, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Zeeshan Ansari, Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Krains Fuletra, Onkar Tarmale, RS Ambrish, Amit Kumar.