Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named to India T20I squad after record IPL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 7:56 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at just 15 years old, has made headlines by scoring 776 runs in the 2026 IPL season, earning him a place in India's T20I squad for upcoming matches in Ireland and England. Sooryavanshi smashed 72 sixes, breaking the record for the most sixes in a single IPL season. His impressive performance included an average of 48.50 and a strike rate of 237.30. Despite Rajasthan Royals not reaching the final, Sooryavanshi collected multiple awards, including the Orange Cap and Most Valuable Player of the Season. The excitement surrounding his call-up resonates with the historic precedent set by Sachin Tendulkar, who debuted at 16.
- •Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs in IPL 2026.
- •He hit 72 sixes, setting a new IPL record.
- •He was named Emerging Player and Super Striker of the Season.
- •India's T20I squad includes him for matches in Ireland and England.
- •Sooryavanshi's debut comes at 15, echoing Tendulkar's early career.
- 7:56 AMYahoo Sports — At 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi isn't just scoring runs — he's redefining batting
"Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's record-breaking IPL 2026 season earned him a maiden India call-up at just 15. The left-hander amassed 776 runs and smashed 72 sixes, dismantling bowling attacks with a unique technique that allows him to dominate length, short and full deliveries alike. While yorkers offered some control, his remarkable adaptability and power suggest Indian cricket may have uncovered a generational talent.
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