Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wins Orange Cap, MVP at IPL 2026 awards
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Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was a standout performer at the IPL 2026 awards despite Rajasthan Royals not reaching the final. He secured the Orange Cap after scoring 776 runs in 16 innings at a remarkable strike rate of 237.30, along with being named the Most Valuable Player and Emerging Player. During the presentation ceremony, Sooryavanshi candidly admitted to feeling nervous, charming the audience. His performance helped keep the Royals competitive in the tournament until the final week, even after their loss to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2. Sooryavanshi's impressive season included 72 sixes, which earned him the Super Sixes of the Season award.
- •Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30.
- •He was awarded the Orange Cap for most runs in IPL 2026.
- •Rajasthan Royals lost to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2.
- •Sooryavanshi also won the Super Striker and Super Sixes awards.
- •His honest confession about nerves charmed the presentation audience.
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"Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, despite Rajasthan Royals not reaching the IPL 2026 final, emerged as a standout performer. He clinched the Orange Cap with a record-breaking 776 runs at a staggering strike rate, alongside the MVP and Emerging Player awards. His humble admission of nervousness during the presentation charmed audiences, highlighting the young talent's remarkable season.
"Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name in IPL history, becoming the first player to clinch five major individual awards in the 2026 season. Despite Rajasthan Royals missing the final, Sooryavanshi dominated, leading in runs with 776 and smashing a record 72 sixes. His stellar performance earned him the Orange Cap, MVP, Emerging Player, Super Striker, and Super Sixes awards.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 5:00 AMVaibhav Sooryavanshi creates IPL history, becomes first player to win...
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name in IPL history, becoming the first player to clinch five major individual awards in the 2026 season. Despite Rajasthan Royals missing the final, Sooryavanshi dominated, leading in runs with 776 and smashing a record 72 sixes. His stellar performance earned him the Orange Cap, MVP, Emerging Player, Super Striker, and Super Sixes awards.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 1:01 AM‘I feel a bit under pressure’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s hilarious confession steals show after dream IPL 2026 season
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, despite Rajasthan Royals not reaching the IPL 2026 final, emerged as a standout performer. He clinched the Orange Cap with a record-breaking 776 runs at a staggering strike rate, alongside the MVP and Emerging Player awards. His humble admission of nervousness during the presentation charmed audiences, highlighting the young talent's remarkable season.
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