Vaibhav Sooryavanshi claims IPL 2026 Orange Cap with 776 runs
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 9:14 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, just 15 years old, finished as the highest run-scorer in IPL 2026, amassing 776 runs at an impressive average of 48.50. His performance included a remarkable 72 sixes, breaking the previous record of 59 held by Chris Gayle. Sooryavanshi's dominance extended to powerplay phases, with 521 of his runs scored in the first six overs. His achievements also include becoming the youngest player to reach 1,000 IPL runs, achieving the milestone in fewer deliveries than anyone before. Sooryavanshi's record-setting season redefined expectations for teenage players in the tournament.
- •Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs in 16 innings this season.
- •He hit 72 sixes, surpassing Chris Gayle's record.
- •521 runs were scored in the powerplay phase, a record total.
- •He reached 1,000 IPL runs faster than any player in league history.
- •His performance has been regarded as transformative for teenage players.
- 9:14 AMYahoo Sports — 'Hold on a minute, where do we bowl?': Sunrisers Hyderabad star recalls Vaibhav Sooryavanshi nightmare
- 2:37 PMYahoo Sports — 'I wanted to score 700 runs in IPL 2026; it was written in my phone notes': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after winning Orange cap and MVP
- 10:39 AMYahoo Sports — IPL 2026 MVP Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can't use his biggest prize - Here's why
- 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's IPL 2026 awards: Orange Cap, MVP and every honour won by the RR teenager
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — IPL 2026 Orange Cap: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finishes as tournament's highest run-scorer with 776 runs
"Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old sensation, achieved his personal goal of scoring 700 runs in IPL 2026, finishing with a record 776. He swept five major awards, including the Orange Cap and MVP. Sooryavanshi also expressed his strong ambition to excel in Test cricket, acknowledging the need for further development in his red-ball game.
"Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered a record-shattering IPL 2026 campaign, highlighted by a 97 off 29 balls in the Eliminator. His sensational batting, including 72 sixes, earned him the Orange Cap and MVP award. Sooryavanshi's adaptability impressed opponents, with Liam Livingstone noting his rapid development against various bowling tactics.
"Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dominated IPL 2026, scoring 776 runs and winning multiple awards, including the Orange Cap and MVP. Despite winning a Tata Sierra, he cannot drive it due to his age. Sooryavanshi emphasized learning to adapt to pressure and situations, and the importance of fitness for a long career.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 9:14 AM'Hold on a minute, where do we bowl?': Sunrisers Hyderabad star recalls Vaibhav Sooryavanshi nightmare
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered a record-shattering IPL 2026 campaign, highlighted by a 97 off 29 balls in the Eliminator. His sensational batting, including 72 sixes, earned him the Orange Cap and MVP award. Sooryavanshi's adaptability impressed opponents, with Liam Livingstone noting his rapid development against various bowling tactics.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 2:37 PM'I wanted to score 700 runs in IPL 2026; it was written in my phone notes': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after winning Orange cap and MVP
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old sensation, achieved his personal goal of scoring 700 runs in IPL 2026, finishing with a record 776. He swept five major awards, including the Orange Cap and MVP. Sooryavanshi also expressed his strong ambition to excel in Test cricket, acknowledging the need for further development in his red-ball game.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 10:39 AMIPL 2026 MVP Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can't use his biggest prize - Here's why
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dominated IPL 2026, scoring 776 runs and winning multiple awards, including the Orange Cap and MVP. Despite winning a Tata Sierra, he cannot drive it due to his age. Sooryavanshi emphasized learning to adapt to pressure and situations, and the importance of fitness for a long career.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 9:44 PMVaibhav Sooryavanshi's IPL 2026 awards: Orange Cap, MVP and every honour won by the RR teenager
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had a brilliant IPL 2026 season, and the awards are a testimony to it.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 8:11 PMIPL 2026 Orange Cap: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finishes as tournament's highest run-scorer with 776 runs
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old, has won the IPL 2026 Orange Cap. He scored 776 runs at an astonishing average and strike rate. Sooryavanshi broke records for most sixes and fastest to 1,000 runs. His dominance in the powerplay was also remarkable. This season redefined teenage potential in the IPL.
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