Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Shatters Six-Hitting Record in IPL 2026
Historic Performance by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
In a remarkable display of talent, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made headlines during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) as he broke Chris Gayle's long-standing record for the most sixes in a single T20 tournament. The 15-year-old showcased his skills under pressure, scoring a blistering half-century off just 16 balls while playing for Rajasthan Royals (RR) against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the eliminator match held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. Sooryavanshi's explosive innings included eight sixes in his first 16 deliveries, contributing significantly to the Royals' impressive powerplay total of 80 runs, with 60 of those runs coming from his bat in just 20 balls.
Sooryavanshi Sets New Record
With a total of 65 sixes in the 2026 IPL season, Sooryavanshi has surpassed Chris Gayle's previous record of 59 sixes, which had stood for 14 years. Gayle set this record during the 2012 IPL season while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Notably, no Indian player had previously managed to hit 50 sixes in a single T20 tournament. Currently, Abhishek Sharma from SRH ranks second in this season with 43 sixes. Interestingly, Sooryavanshi was only one year old when Gayle achieved his record.
Most Sixes in a Single T20 Tournament
| Player | Tournament | Sixes |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) | IPL 2026 | 65 |
| Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) | IPL 2012 | 59 |
| Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) | IPL 2029 | 52 |
| Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) | IPL 2013 | 51 |
| Chris Gayle (Rangpur Riders) | BPL 2017 | 47 |
Sooryavanshi's Remarkable Innings
Sooryavanshi concluded his innings with an impressive 97 runs off just 29 balls, marking one of the most memorable performances in IPL history. He struck 12 sixes, and at the time of his dismissal, the Royals had amassed 125 runs in just eight overs. Had he managed to hit one more boundary instead of being caught, he would have set the record for the fastest century in IPL history.