Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Sets New IPL Record for Most Sixes in a Season
A Record-Breaking Performance
At just 15 years old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has made history by hitting an impressive 60 sixes in a single season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a record that continues to grow.
This remarkable achievement occurred during the Eliminator match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. Sooryavanshi has now eclipsed the previous record of 59 sixes set by the legendary Chris Gayle in the 2012 IPL season. Additionally, he has become the youngest player to accumulate 600 runs in an IPL season.
Notably, a staggering 54% of Sooryavanshi's total runs have come from sixes, showcasing his explosive batting style. He has maintained an extraordinary rate of hitting a six every 4.7 balls this season. The left-handed batsman has also expressed his ambition to be the first player to score a double century in T20 cricket, aiming for a remarkable 200 runs in T20 matches.
Top Six-Hitters in IPL History
Highest number of sixes
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (2026) 60+
- Chris Gayle (2012) 59
- Andre Russell (2019) 52
- Chris Gayle (2013) 51