Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The 15-Year-Old Cricket Prodigy Shines in IPL 2026

At just 15 years old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has taken the cricket world by storm with his explosive batting in IPL 2026. His remarkable performance, including a stunning 97 runs in a crucial match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, has earned him accolades from cricket legends like Andre Russell and Sanath Jayasuriya. As Rajasthan Royals advance to the next round, Sooryavanshi's record-breaking feats, including the most runs in the powerplay, highlight his potential as a future star in the sport. Read on to learn more about this young talent's journey and achievements.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 28, 2026, 13:31 IST

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Stellar Performance

The 15-year-old cricket sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, has captivated audiences with his explosive batting style. His remarkable innings of 97 runs off just 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2026 Eliminator has firmly established him as a rising star in the sport.

Rajasthan Royals Advance to the Next Round

In the Eliminator match, Rajasthan Royals triumphed over SRH by 47 runs, securing their place in the second qualifier. They are set to compete against Gujarat Titans for a chance to reach the IPL 2026 final, where the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), await.

Praise from Cricket Legends

Sooryavanshi's impressive performance has garnered admiration from cricket legends, including West Indies' Andre Russell and Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya. Russell took to Instagram to express his support, stating, "@vaibhav_sooryavanshi09 Congratulations, youngster! Critics may doubt your age, but keep shining. I'm a big fan; see ball, hit ball!"

Record-Breaking Season

This season, Sooryavanshi has accumulated 680 runs in 15 innings, boasting an average of 45.33 and an astonishing strike rate of 242.85. His performance 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, surpassing Russell's boundary percentage from 2019.

Sooryavanshi has matched Chris Gayle's record for the most instances of hitting 10 or more sixes in an IPL innings, achieving this feat four times, with three occurrences in the current season alone.

Additionally, he broke Jayasuriya's record for the most sixes in the powerplay, hitting eight sixes during a match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Mullanpur.

Jayasuriya also praised Sooryavanshi on social media, stating, "This is some hitting from Vaibhav. A very special talent with remarkable confidence at such a young age. Cricket has a bright future with players like him."

Sooryavanshi leads the IPL season in runs scored during the powerplay, amassing 490 runs, surpassing David Warner's previous record of 467 runs in the 2016 season.