Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Shatters Records in IPL 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Stellar Performance
In the IPL 2026 eliminator, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showcased his exceptional talent, scoring an impressive 97 runs off just 29 balls for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The 15-year-old prodigy is currently leading the Orange Cap standings with a total of 680 runs from 15 matches, boasting a remarkable strike rate of 242.85, which includes a century and four half-centuries. His outstanding performance has sparked discussions about his potential inclusion in the Indian national team at such a young age. Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has drawn parallels between Sooryavanshi and the explosive Shahid Afridi, stating on his X account, "15-year-old cricket sensation #Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reminds me of @SAfridiofficial young, fearless, explosive, full of energy. The future is here! #Cricket #IPL2026."
Record-Breaking Sixes
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Breaks Chris Gayle's Record
With an astonishing 12 sixes against SRH, Sooryavanshi has set a new 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 now become the player with the highest number of sixes in any single edition of a T20 tournament. During his innings, Sooryavanshi was on the verge of reaching his century when he attempted an upper cut off a delivery from Praful Hinge. Unfortunately, Smaran Ravichandran made a spectacular catch at third man, preventing him from hitting a six. Had he succeeded, Sooryavanshi would have achieved the fastest century in IPL history, breaking Gayle's record of 30 balls against Pune Warriors India in 2012.
Upcoming Matches
When Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Be Seen Next?
Fans can look forward to seeing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in action again during the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2, scheduled for May 29 (Friday) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match will feature the Rajasthan Royals facing off against the Gujarat Titans, with the winner advancing to the IPL 2026 final against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).