Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stars in IPL 2026 with record runs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:01 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has emerged as the standout player of IPL 2026, finishing as the tournament's top scorer with 776 runs and 72 sixes. The Rajasthan Royals opener showcased his talent with a remarkable 29-ball 97 in the Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad, helping his team advance to Qualifier 2. Despite a loss to Gujarat Titans in the next round, Sooryavanshi's performance drew praise from players and analysts alike. Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya praised Sooryavanshi as a 'generational talent,' highlighting his impressive cricketing intelligence at such a young age.
- •Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs in 16 innings at a strike rate of 237.30.
- •He hit a record 72 sixes, surpassing Chris Gayle's previous record of 59.
- •He scored 97 runs off 29 balls in the Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- •Rajasthan Royals were eliminated by Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2.
- •Krunal Pandya praised Sooryavanshi's mature batting under pressure.
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"Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi electrified IPL 2026, becoming the tournament's top scorer with 776 runs and a record 72 sixes. His explosive batting, including a 29-ball 97 in the Eliminator, drew widespread praise. All-rounder Krunal Pandya lauded the Rajasthan Royals opener as a "generational talent" with "brains," not just power, eagerly anticipating his future career.
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