Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Shines in IPL with Record-Breaking Performance

In an electrifying display during the IPL 2026, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old batting sensation for the Rajasthan Royals, scored 97 runs off just 29 balls against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. His performance, featuring 12 sixes and five fours, has been hailed by his coach, Manish Ojha, as one of the most remarkable innings in IPL history. This victory propelled the Royals into the next round, where they will face the Gujarat Titans for a chance to compete in the finals. Sooryavanshi's impressive season stats include 680 runs in 15 innings, showcasing his potential as a future star in cricket.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 29, 2026, 01:59 IST

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Stellar IPL Performance

Patna (Bihar) [India] - May 28: Coach Manish Ojha has praised the remarkable talent of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a young batting star for the Rajasthan Royals (RR), for his thrilling performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Ojha described Sooryavanshi's recent innings against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as an extraordinary display rarely seen in the tournament's history.

For Ojha, witnessing Sooryavanshi's ascent to fame and recognition on a global scale has been a deeply fulfilling and emotional experience as a coach.

The 15-year-old prodigy scored an impressive 97 runs off just 29 deliveries, hitting 12 sixes and five fours, which propelled his team to a total of 243/8 in their knockout match.

"Vaibhav's aggressive and exciting batting style is truly captivating. His performance in the last game is something that is seldom seen in IPL history. As a coach, I take immense pride in seeing our young talent making waves in the cricketing world," Ojha remarked.

Thanks to Sooryavanshi's outstanding innings, RR secured a 47-run victory over SRH in the Eliminator and advanced to the second qualifier, where they will compete against the Gujarat Titans for a chance to reach the IPL 2026 final, where the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) await.

This season, Sooryavanshi has accumulated 680 runs across 15 innings, boasting an average of 45.33 and an impressive strike rate of 242.85, which includes one century and four half-centuries, with a top score of 103. He has hit 55 fours and 65 sixes from 280 balls faced.