Virat Kohli praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after IPL 2026 Orange Cap win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:28 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at just 15 years old, won the IPL 2026 Orange Cap, scoring 776 runs for Rajasthan Royals. His team exited the playoffs after losing to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2. Virat Kohli reacted positively to Sooryavanshi's achievement, calling him 'special' and noting the need for continued hard work. The moment was shared by AB de Villiers during a discussion following the conclusion of the IPL 2026 season.
- •Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs, becoming the youngest Orange Cap winner.
- •Rajasthan Royals reached the playoffs but lost in Qualifier 2.
- •Kohli's reaction emphasized the importance of hard work and good leadership.
- •Sooryavanshi won multiple awards, including IPL 2026 MVP.
- •Kohli's acknowledgment suggests a bright future for the young player.
- 3:28 AMYahoo Sports — 'The kid is special': Virat Kohli's eyebrow-raising reaction to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's IPL 2026 Orange Cap win revealed
"Here's how Virat Kohli reacted to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi winning the IPL 2026 Orange Cap as revealed by his former RCB teammate AB de Villiers.
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