Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scores big at IPL awards, wins car but can't drive yet
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 8:54 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old player, received multiple awards at the IPL final, including a car, for his stellar performance this season. He amassed 776 runs in 16 innings with a striking strike rate of 237.30, earning him the Most Valuable Player title, the Orange Cap, and the Emerging Player award. Sooryavanshi's winnings included over £30,000, though he is unable to drive the Tata Sierra he won due to India's minimum driving age being 18. His impressive run included hitting 72 sixes, significantly outpacing competitors in the tournament. Royal Challengers Bengaluru also celebrated as champions after winning their final match against Gujarat Titans.
- •Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs in IPL 2026 at a strike rate of 237.30.
- •He won the Most Valuable Player, Orange Cap, and Emerging Player awards.
- •Sooryavanshi hit 72 sixes, the most in the tournament by a wide margin.
- •He won a car but cannot drive until he turns 18.
- •Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their second consecutive title at the IPL final.
- 8:54 AMYahoo Sports — Sooryavanshi, 15, wins car as he sweeps IPL awards
- 8:54 AMBBC Sport — Sooryavanshi, 15, wins car at IPL awards - but cannot drive it
"Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wins a car for his performances in the Indian Premier League - but the 15-year-old will have to wait three years to drive it.
"Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wins a car for his performances in the Indian Premier League - but the 15-year-old will have to wait three years to drive it.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:54 AMSooryavanshi, 15, wins car as he sweeps IPL awards
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wins a car for his performances in the Indian Premier League - but the 15-year-old will have to wait three years to drive it.
- BBC SportJun 1, 2026, 8:54 AMSooryavanshi, 15, wins car at IPL awards - but cannot drive it
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wins a car for his performances in the Indian Premier League - but the 15-year-old will have to wait three years to drive it.
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