From Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Abhishek Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters with most sixes in IPL 2026. This list also includes Rajat Patidar, Ryan Rickelton and Mitchell Marsh 

Meet top 5 batters with most sixes in IPL 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's sensational rise has sparked calls for a Test cricket debut, but Sachin Tendulkar believes patience is the key. The batting legend praised the youngster's talent while warning against placing unnecessary pressure on a player still at the beginning of his journey. With Sooryavanshi already making headlines and leading conversations about cricket's next generation, Sachin's advice serves as a reminder that long-term development matters more than quick promotions.


Sachin Urges Patience as Test Cricket Calls Grow for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

From Sai Sudharsan to Heinrich Klaasen, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in IPL 2026. This list also includes Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in IPL 2026

15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has won his maiden IPL Orange Cap after the two closest contenders from Gujarat Titans—captain Shubman Gill and his opening partner Sai Sudharsan—fell early inside the Powerplay during the ongoing IPL 2026 final. Vaibhav finished IPL 2026 with 776 runs, and with the two star GT batters departing on 10 (Gill) and 12 (Sai) respectively, he remains at the top of the list of batters with the most runs this season. Even though only RCB icon Virat Kohli stands a mathematical chance of topping Vaibhav’s tally since he is the only one remaining, Kohli must score 176 runs in the final to do so.<h3>Most Runs in IPL 2026</h3><ul><li>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) - 776 runs in 16 matches</li><li>Shubman Gill (GT) - 732 runs in 16 matches</li><li>Sai Sudharsan (GT) - 722 runs in 17 matches</li></ul>Vaibhav made IPL 2026 all about himself. The left-handed opener broke records for fun and hammered bowlers to all parts of the grounds. Regardless of the opposition, his strategy remained unhinged, smashing everyone from the word go. What’s more mesmerising than his runs tally in only his second IPL season is that the teenage sensation did so at an unbelievable strike rate of 237.31. Never before in 18 years of this tournament’s history has a player scored 500 runs in a season, striking at an excess of 230.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ruturaj-gaikwad-replaces-injured-riyan-parag-in-india-a-squad-for-t20i-tri-series-sri-lanka-afghanistan-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-tilak-varma-captain-1780233763006">Ruturaj Gaikwad replaces injured Riyan Parag in India-A squad for T20I tri-series</a> &nbsp;The left-handed opener made headlines worldwide for his array of strokeplay and record-breaking spree. Most significantly, he broke Chris Gayle’s 14-year record of most sixes hit in an IPL season. While Gayle clobbered a whopping 59 during the 2012 edition, Vaibhav, just 15, smoked 72, 13 more than Gayle’s tally, in this edition alone. He also registered the most runs scored by a teenager in an IPL season. &nbsp;During the fag end of the tournament, Vaibhav also smashed two quickfire 90s, one against SunRisers Hyderabad (97 off 29 balls) and the other against the finalists, GT (96 off 27 balls).<h3>Gill and Sai fail in IPL 2026 final</h3>After RCB won the toss and elected to bowl first, GT's openers departed early inside the Powerplay in a massive blow to the batting side. Entering this contest as the second and third-ranked batters on the list of most run getters this season, Gill and Sai failed on the day their team needed them the most. &nbsp;While Gill was the first one to depart, playing early off RCB quick Josh Hazlewood’s good length delivery (on 10) before IPL legend Bhuvneshwar Kumar removed Sudharsan, caught on 12. GT lost Jos Buttler and Nishant Sindhu, with their scorecard reading 99 for five inside 15 overs.&nbsp;&nbsp;WATCH WICKETS -

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At just 15 years old, Rajasthan Royals prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has won the IPL 2026 Orange Cap after GT openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan fell early in the final.

15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has won his maiden IPL Orange Cap after the two closest contenders from Gujarat Titans—captain Shubman Gill and his opening partner Sai Sudharsan—fell early inside the Powerplay during the ongoing IPL 2026 final. Vaibhav finished IPL 2026 with 776 runs, and with the two star GT batters departing on 10 (Gill) and 12 (Sai) respectively, he remains at the top of the list of batters with the most runs this season. Even though only RCB icon Virat Kohli stands a mathematical chance of topping Vaibhav’s tally since he is the only one remaining, Kohli must score 176 runs in the final to do so. Most Runs in IPL 2026 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) - 776 runs in 16 matches Shubman Gill (GT) - 732 runs in 16 matches Sai Sudharsan (GT) - 722 runs in 17 matches Vaibhav made IPL 2026 all about himself. The left-handed opener broke records for fun and hammered bowlers to all parts of the grounds. Regardless of the opposition, his strategy remained unhinged, smashing everyone from the word go. What’s more mesmerising than his runs tally in only his second IPL season is that the teenage sensation did so at an unbelievable strike rate of 237.31. Never before in 18 years of this tournament’s history has a player scored 500 runs in a season, striking at an excess of 230. Also read | Ruturaj Gaikwad replaces injured Riyan Parag in India-A squad for T20I tri-series The left-handed opener made headlines worldwide for his array of strokeplay and record-breaking spree. Most significantly, he broke Chris Gayle’s 14-year record of most sixes hit in an IPL season. While Gayle clobbered a whopping 59 during the 2012 edition, Vaibhav, just 15, smoked 72, 13 more than Gayle’s tally, in this edition alone. He also registered the most runs scored by a teenager in an IPL season. During the fag end of the tournament, Vaibhav also smashed two quickfire 90s, one against SunRisers Hyderabad (97 off 29 balls) and the other against the finalists, GT (96 off 27 balls). Gill and Sai fail in IPL 2026 final After RCB won the toss and elected to bowl first, GT's openers departed early inside the Powerplay in a massive blow to the batting side. Entering this contest as the second and third-ranked batters on the list of most run getters this season, Gill and Sai failed on the day their team needed them the most. While Gill was the first one to depart, playing early off RCB quick Josh Hazlewood’s good length delivery (on 10) before IPL legend Bhuvneshwar Kumar removed Sudharsan, caught on 12. GT lost Jos Buttler and Nishant Sindhu, with their scorecard reading 99 for five inside 15 overs. WATCH WICKETS -

At just 15 years old, Rajasthan Royals prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has won the IPL 2026 Orange Cap after GT openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan fell early in the final.

IPL 2026 Final: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wins Orange Cap as Gill, Sudharsan fall early in powerplay

Every IPL season produces a breakout star, but few stories have captured attention like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's. At just 15 years old, the young batter has emerged as one of the defining faces of IPL 2026, leading the run-scoring charts and carrying the Orange Cap. His fearless batting, maturity beyond his years and ability to perform under pressure have sparked talk of a generational shift in Indian cricket. Is this the arrival of the sport's next great superstar?

Orange Cap at 15: How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Became the Biggest Story of IPL 2026 

From Shaun Marsh to Lendl Simmons, here's a look at the top five batters fastest to 1000 runs in Indian Premier League. This list also includes Devon Conway, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sai Sudharsan

Meet top 5 batters fastest to 1,000 IPL runs

Gujarat Titans booked their place in the IPL 2026 final with a seven-wicket victory over the Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 at the PCA Stadium in Mullanpur and now they will face defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the summit clash on Sunday. Shubman Gill’s 109 and a half-century from Sai Sudharsan powered the chase as GT successfully chased the 215-run target with eight balls remaining.&nbsp;Earlier, after winning the toss, Rajasthan Royals chose to bat first, but their innings got off to a shaky start, as Mohammed Siraj removed Yashasvi Jaiswal for just one in the opening over, while Kagiso Rabada struck soon after to dismiss Dhruv Jurel for seven.&nbsp;Ravindra Jadeja and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi then rebuilt the innings with an aggressive counterattack, Jadeja looked in fine touch before retiring hurt on 34 from 19 balls because of discomfort, while, captain Riyan Parag came in next and scored a brisk 11 off 6 deliveries before Jason Holder claimed his wicket.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-becomes-first-uncapped-player-to-score-700-runs-in-a-single-ipl-season-1780066890468">Sooryavanshi becomes 1st uncapped player to score 700 runs in single IPL season</a>&nbsp;Holder struck again to remove Dasun Shanaka for three, while Prasidh Krishna dismissed Jofra Archer, who had been promoted up the order, for a quick seven off four balls.&nbsp;Jadeja later returned to the crease after receiving treatment and partnered Sooryavanshi in another productive stand. The youngster made full use of a dropped chance on 46 by Sai Sudharsan and converted it into a brilliant half-century. Their partnership added another 52 runs before Rabada ended Sooryavanshi’s explosive knock on 96 from 47 balls.&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-2026-fastes-to-1000-runs-and-more-record-rr-s-sooryavanshi-broke-vs-gt-in-qualifier-2-1780070914721">Fastest to 1000 runs &amp; more records RR's Sooryavanshi broke vs GT in Qualifier 2</a>&nbsp;A fiery cameo from Donovan Ferreira, who smashed 38 off just 11 deliveries, along with Jadeja’s unbeaten 45 from 35 balls, lifted Rajasthan Royals to an imposing 214/6 in their 20 overs.&nbsp;Chasing 215, Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill gave Gujarat Titans the perfect start and attacked from the start, piling on boundaries and bringing up their respective fifties rapidly as GT crossed the 100-run mark before the halfway stage.&nbsp;Sudharsan’s entertaining innings ended in unusual way when he was dismissed hit wicket, repeating the same mode of dismissal from the first qualifier against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Before his departure, he and Gill had put together a massive 167-run opening partnership.&nbsp;Gill continued to dominate the chase and reached a superb century, leading from the front with a sensational 109 off 53 balls before eventually falling to Archer.&nbsp;Later, Washington Sundar chipped in with a quickfire 16 from nine deliveries before being dismissed by Nandre Burger. Jos Buttler and Rahul Tewatia then calmly finished the chase, remaining unbeaten on nine and 17 respectively, as Gujarat Titans sealed their place in the final.

Shubman Gill’s 109 and a half-century from Sai Sudharsan guided Gujarat Titans to a successful chase of 215 with eight balls to spare, sealing their place in the final.

Gujarat Titans booked their place in the IPL 2026 final with a seven-wicket victory over the Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 at the PCA Stadium in Mullanpur and now they will face defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the summit clash on Sunday. Shubman Gill’s 109 and a half-century from Sai Sudharsan powered the chase as GT successfully chased the 215-run target with eight balls remaining. Earlier, after winning the toss, Rajasthan Royals chose to bat first, but their innings got off to a shaky start, as Mohammed Siraj removed Yashasvi Jaiswal for just one in the opening over, while Kagiso Rabada struck soon after to dismiss Dhruv Jurel for seven. Ravindra Jadeja and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi then rebuilt the innings with an aggressive counterattack, Jadeja looked in fine touch before retiring hurt on 34 from 19 balls because of discomfort, while, captain Riyan Parag came in next and scored a brisk 11 off 6 deliveries before Jason Holder claimed his wicket. Also Read - Sooryavanshi becomes 1st uncapped player to score 700 runs in single IPL season Holder struck again to remove Dasun Shanaka for three, while Prasidh Krishna dismissed Jofra Archer, who had been promoted up the order, for a quick seven off four balls. Jadeja later returned to the crease after receiving treatment and partnered Sooryavanshi in another productive stand. The youngster made full use of a dropped chance on 46 by Sai Sudharsan and converted it into a brilliant half-century. Their partnership added another 52 runs before Rabada ended Sooryavanshi’s explosive knock on 96 from 47 balls. Also Check - Fastest to 1000 runs & more records RR's Sooryavanshi broke vs GT in Qualifier 2 A fiery cameo from Donovan Ferreira, who smashed 38 off just 11 deliveries, along with Jadeja’s unbeaten 45 from 35 balls, lifted Rajasthan Royals to an imposing 214/6 in their 20 overs. Chasing 215, Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill gave Gujarat Titans the perfect start and attacked from the start, piling on boundaries and bringing up their respective fifties rapidly as GT crossed the 100-run mark before the halfway stage. Sudharsan’s entertaining innings ended in unusual way when he was dismissed hit wicket, repeating the same mode of dismissal from the first qualifier against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Before his departure, he and Gill had put together a massive 167-run opening partnership. Gill continued to dominate the chase and reached a superb century, leading from the front with a sensational 109 off 53 balls before eventually falling to Archer. Later, Washington Sundar chipped in with a quickfire 16 from nine deliveries before being dismissed by Nandre Burger. Jos Buttler and Rahul Tewatia then calmly finished the chase, remaining unbeaten on nine and 17 respectively, as Gujarat Titans sealed their place in the final.

Shubman Gill’s 109 and a half-century from Sai Sudharsan guided Gujarat Titans to a successful chase of 215 with eight balls to spare, sealing their place in the final.

IPL 2026: Gill’s century outshines Sooryavanshi 96 as GT seal final spot vs RCB

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added another record-breaking chapter to his IPL 2026 season in the Qualifier 2 clash against the Gujarat Titans, falling short of a century but still rewriting multiple IPL and T20 records with a milestone-filled knock.

IPL 2026 - Fastest to 1000 runs and more records RR's Sooryavanshi broke vs GT in Qualifier 2

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name into IPL history on Friday (May 29), becoming the first uncapped player to score 700 runs in a single season of the tournament. The 15-year-old left-hander from Bihar needed just 20 runs in the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 clash against the Gujarat Titans to achieve the landmark and reached the milestone in style by smashing Kagiso Rabada for a boundary on the second ball of the fourth over in New Chandigarh.&nbsp;Before Vaibhav’s achievement, only two uncapped batters had managed to cross the 600-run mark in an IPL season. Shaun Marsh was the first to accomplish the feat, scoring over 600 runs for Punjab Kings during the inaugural IPL season in 2008 and few years later, Yashasvi Jaiswal equaled that benchmark with 626 runs in 14 matches for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rishabh-pant-resigns-as-lsg-captain-following-last-place-finish-1780059321978">IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant resigns as LSG captain following last-place finish</a>&nbsp;At just 15 years and 63 days old, Vaibhav has also become the youngest player ever to score 700 runs in a single IPL edition. The previous record belonged to B Sai Sudharsan, who achieved the mark for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 at the age of 23 years and 227 days.<h3>Uncapped players with most runs in a single edition of IPL</h3>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Player</th><th>Team</th><th>M</th><th>R</th><th>Year</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi</td><td>Rajasthan Royals</td><td>16*</td><td>701*</td><td>2026</td></tr><tr><td>Yashasvi Jaiswal</td><td>Rajasthan Royals</td><td>14</td><td>626</td><td>2023</td></tr><tr><td>Shaun Marsh</td><td>Punjab Kings</td><td>11</td><td>616</td><td>2008</td></tr><tr><td>Riyan Parag</td><td>Rajasthan Royals</td><td>16</td><td>573</td><td>2024</td></tr><tr><td>Prabhsimran Singh</td><td>Punjab Kings</td><td>17</td><td>549</td><td>2025</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripted IPL history on Friday (May 29) by becoming the first uncapped player to score 700 runs in a single season.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name into IPL history on Friday (May 29), becoming the first uncapped player to score 700 runs in a single season of the tournament. The 15-year-old left-hander from Bihar needed just 20 runs in the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 clash against the Gujarat Titans to achieve the landmark and reached the milestone in style by smashing Kagiso Rabada for a boundary on the second ball of the fourth over in New Chandigarh. Before Vaibhav’s achievement, only two uncapped batters had managed to cross the 600-run mark in an IPL season. Shaun Marsh was the first to accomplish the feat, scoring over 600 runs for Punjab Kings during the inaugural IPL season in 2008 and few years later, Yashasvi Jaiswal equaled that benchmark with 626 runs in 14 matches for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023. Also Read - IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant resigns as LSG captain following last-place finish At just 15 years and 63 days old, Vaibhav has also become the youngest player ever to score 700 runs in a single IPL edition. The previous record belonged to B Sai Sudharsan, who achieved the mark for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 at the age of 23 years and 227 days. Uncapped players with most runs in a single edition of IPL

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripted IPL history on Friday (May 29) by becoming the first uncapped player to score 700 runs in a single season.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes first uncapped player to score 700 runs in a single IPL season

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s unbelievable assault in the IPL 2026 Eliminator left Sunrisers Hyderabad stunned and even SRH captain Pat Cummins admitted short of plans. The 15-year-old Rajathan Royals (RR) batter completely changed the game with a fiery 97-run innings that powered Royals to a massive playoff total of 248/3 which eventually proved 47 runs too many for SRH. Cummins openly acknowledged difficulty in stopping the youngster once he settled in, saying bowlers simply "didn’t feel like they had too many options" against him. Sooryavanshi’s fearless hitting not only shattered SRH’s bowling plans but took RR one step closer to their second IPL title.<h2>How Sooryavanshi tore apart SRH?</h2>The Royals teenager was in attacking mode frrom the very first over and looked determined to try and hit a six every length, refusing to allow SRH bowlers any breathing space. He hammered 12 sixes during the innings and repeatedly cleared the boundary against both pace and spin with astonishing ease. Cummins, one of the world’s premier fast bowlers, tried changing lengths, pace variations and field placements, but nothing seemed effective once the RR batter entered his rhythm.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rr-vs-srh-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-29-ball-97-in-ipl-eliminator-breaks-internet-he-is-the-best-t20-opener-in-world-1779894869921">Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 29-ball 97 breaks internet: ‘The best T20 opener’</a>Speaking after the defeat, Cummins admitted SRH were left searching for answers throughout the innings. "You don’t feel like you have too many options against him when he’s striking it that cleanly," Cummins said after the match. Sooryavanshi narrowly missed out on the record of fastest hundred as he go out on 97 off 29 balls. The Royals batter, however, did <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-breaks-chris-gayle-record-for-most-sixes-in-an-ipl-season-srh-rr-ipl-2026-eliminator-1779892661713">suprass Gayle's record for most sixes in one IPL season</a>. He also raced to the top of the Orange Cap leaderboard for most runs - 680 in 15 innings at an average of 45 and a strike rate of 242.<h2>What next for Sooryavanshi and Rajasthan Royals</h2>Rajasthan Royals will now face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 with a place in the IPL 2026 final at stake. After entering the playoffs with inconsistent form, RR look like serious title contenders, largely because of Sooryavanshi’s explosive batting. The teenager has now emerged as the breakout superstar of IPL 2026 and continues to dominate headlines with every performance. His fearless approach, six-hitting ability and composure under pressure have already drawn comparisons with some of the league’s biggest legends despite him being just 15 years old.&nbsp;

SRH skipper Pat Cummins acknowleged ‘not havaing too many options’ as a bowler while facing RR's 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who hit 29-ball 97 in RR's 47-run win vs SRH in IPL 2026 Eliminator.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s unbelievable assault in the IPL 2026 Eliminator left Sunrisers Hyderabad stunned and even SRH captain Pat Cummins admitted short of plans. The 15-year-old Rajathan Royals (RR) batter completely changed the game with a fiery 97-run innings that powered Royals to a massive playoff total of 248/3 which eventually proved 47 runs too many for SRH. Cummins openly acknowledged difficulty in stopping the youngster once he settled in, saying bowlers simply "didn’t feel like they had too many options" against him. Sooryavanshi’s fearless hitting not only shattered SRH’s bowling plans but took RR one step closer to their second IPL title. How Sooryavanshi tore apart SRH? The Royals teenager was in attacking mode frrom the very first over and looked determined to try and hit a six every length, refusing to allow SRH bowlers any breathing space. He hammered 12 sixes during the innings and repeatedly cleared the boundary against both pace and spin with astonishing ease. Cummins, one of the world’s premier fast bowlers, tried changing lengths, pace variations and field placements, but nothing seemed effective once the RR batter entered his rhythm. Also Read - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 29-ball 97 breaks internet: ‘The best T20 opener’ Speaking after the defeat, Cummins admitted SRH were left searching for answers throughout the innings. "You don’t feel like you have too many options against him when he’s striking it that cleanly," Cummins said after the match. Sooryavanshi narrowly missed out on the record of fastest hundred as he go out on 97 off 29 balls. The Royals batter, however, did suprass Gayle's record for most sixes in one IPL season. He also raced to the top of the Orange Cap leaderboard for most runs - 680 in 15 innings at an average of 45 and a strike rate of 242. What next for Sooryavanshi and Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan Royals will now face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 with a place in the IPL 2026 final at stake. After entering the playoffs with inconsistent form, RR look like serious title contenders, largely because of Sooryavanshi’s explosive batting. The teenager has now emerged as the breakout superstar of IPL 2026 and continues to dominate headlines with every performance. His fearless approach, six-hitting ability and composure under pressure have already drawn comparisons with some of the league’s biggest legends despite him being just 15 years old.

SRH skipper Pat Cummins acknowleged ‘not havaing too many options’ as a bowler while facing RR's 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who hit 29-ball 97 in RR's 47-run win vs SRH in IPL 2026 Eliminator.

IPL 2026 | 'Don't have too many options': Even Pat Cummins left clueless against 15-year-old Sooryavanshi

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wants to upstage Chris Gayle and do a Sachin Tendulkar, but in T20s. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals batter has eyes set on the highest individual score in T20s - a record currently with Gayle for his 175 not out for Royal Challenger Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2013. Sooryavanshi wants to be the first batter to score a 200 in the cricket's shortest format - just like Sachin did 2010 against South Africa in an ODI in 2010 - becoming the first player to score 200 in 50-over cricket. Currently, Sooryavanshi's highest T20 score is 144 and 103 in IPL. The intensity and speed with which he bats, the day certainly can come sooner than later.<h2>Sooryavnshi sets sight on doing a Tendulkar but in T20s</h2>Speaking to former England batter Kevin Pietersen on The Switch, Sooryavanshi said: "I want to score 200 in T20" after being told that by the ex-England batter that Galye has highest individual score of 175 in T20s. "Yeah, I want to break his record and score 200."The teen prodigy also shared when it is going to happen and said: "If I play 20 overs in any game, I definitely will break that record."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-will-gt-repeat-2022-title-winning-feat-what-data-says-about-two-seasons-1779783037049">IPL 2026 | Will GT repeat 2022 title-winning feat - Here's what data says</a>The confidence of 15-year-old, who has hit most bowlers including Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah in IPL 2026 for a first-ball six.<h2>Sooryavanshi's T20 batting record</h2>The batter has played 32 T20 matches in his career and has scored 1,284 runs at an impressive average of 41 but it is his strike rate of 216 which gets the spotlight. He has also hit four fifties and as many hundreds as well as 103 fours and 115 sixes.In IPL, since making his debut in 2025, Sooryavanshi has played 21 matches, scoring 835 runs at an average of touch-below 40 but strike rate of 223. He has scored two hundreds and four fifties in the league with a best of 103 along with 68 fours and 77 sixes.

Sooryavanshi aims to become first batter ever to hit a double hundred in T20s, just like Tendulkar did in ODIs in 2010 and overtake Gayle record of highest indivudal score fo 175 not out.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wants to upstage Chris Gayle and do a Sachin Tendulkar, but in T20s. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals batter has eyes set on the highest individual score in T20s - a record currently with Gayle for his 175 not out for Royal Challenger Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2013. Sooryavanshi wants to be the first batter to score a 200 in the cricket's shortest format - just like Sachin did 2010 against South Africa in an ODI in 2010 - becoming the first player to score 200 in 50-over cricket. Currently, Sooryavanshi's highest T20 score is 144 and 103 in IPL. The intensity and speed with which he bats, the day certainly can come sooner than later. Sooryavnshi sets sight on doing a Tendulkar but in T20s Speaking to former England batter Kevin Pietersen on The Switch, Sooryavanshi said: "I want to score 200 in T20" after being told that by the ex-England batter that Galye has highest individual score of 175 in T20s. "Yeah, I want to break his record and score 200." The teen prodigy also shared when it is going to happen and said: "If I play 20 overs in any game, I definitely will break that record." Also Read - IPL 2026 | Will GT repeat 2022 title-winning feat - Here's what data says The confidence of 15-year-old, who has hit most bowlers including Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah in IPL 2026 for a first-ball six. Sooryavanshi's T20 batting record The batter has played 32 T20 matches in his career and has scored 1,284 runs at an impressive average of 41 but it is his strike rate of 216 which gets the spotlight. He has also hit four fifties and as many hundreds as well as 103 fours and 115 sixes. In IPL, since making his debut in 2025, Sooryavanshi has played 21 matches, scoring 835 runs at an average of touch-below 40 but strike rate of 223. He has scored two hundreds and four fifties in the league with a best of 103 along with 68 fours and 77 sixes.

Sooryavanshi aims to become first batter ever to hit a double hundred in T20s, just like Tendulkar did in ODIs in 2010 and overtake Gayle record of highest indivudal score fo 175 not out.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, wants to upstage Gayle by doing a Tendulkar in T20s

Masterclass in power-hitting! Check out the top 5 batsmen with the most sixes in the IPL 2026 league stage, led by Rajasthan Royals' record-breaking teenage prodigy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. 

Meet Top 5 Batters with Most Sixes in IPL 2026 League Stage

From Sai Sudharsan to Heinrich Klaasen, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in IPL 2026 (league stage). This list also includes Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in IPL 2026 (league stage)

From Chris Gayle to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, here's a look at the top five batters with most sixes in an IPL season. This list also includes Andre Russell and Jos Buttler.

Meet top 5 batters with most sixes in an IPL season ft. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 19) and LSG coach Justin Langer is in awe of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 38-ball 93 as RR chased down 221 in 19.1 overs. The win put RR a step closer to the IPL 2026 playoffs while LSG suffered ninth defeat of the season in 13 matches. Langer was particular impressed by 15-year-old's six-hitting ability and said it was a 'privilege to watch him bat'. Sooryavanshi currently holds the Orange Cap for most runs with 579 runs in 13 matches at an average of 44.53 and a strike rate of 236.22 - also the best in the season.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/it-was-gruesome-there-was-nothing-left-in-tank-virat-kohli-on-leaving-test-captaincy-rift-with-sourav-ganguly-most-successful-india-test-captain-1779203786382">'There was nothing left in tank': Virat Kohli on leaving Test captaincy</a><h2>Langer in awe of Sooryavanshi</h2>Langer is a former Australian opener with 100 Tests to his name. As a coach, he was guided Australia to a T20 World Cup title and has won multiple Big Bash League (BBL) trophies with Perth Scorchers. Speaking on Sooryavanshi's batting, Langer said: "The scary thing is, the best way to learn how to make runs is to make runs, not by hitting some big sixes, and he makes runs over and over and over again. So the scary thing going forward, if the expressions on the face of Mitch Starc and Nortje and every bowler tell a story now, what about when he learns how to bat?"My gosh, he's so young. He's a brilliant, brilliant player and it's a real privilege to watch him bat actually."<h2>Sooryavanshi rewrites record books in IPL 2026</h2>Sooryavanshi's 579 runs in 13 matches are so far the most by a batter in IPL 2026 and so is his strike rate of 236.22. The 15-year-old has hit 53 sixes this season - the most by any batter and second most overall in an IPL 2026 behind Chris Gayle's 59. With one more match left at least, Sooryvanshi has a chance to surpass Gayle in sixes hit in a single IPL season.The Royals batter has hit three fifties and one hundred in IPL 2026 with his highest being 103 vs SRH during which he smacked 12 sixes - the most in an innings in IPL 2026.

Sooryavanshi smacked 38-ball 93 vs LSG in IPL 2026 on Tuesday (May 19) as RR chased down 221-run target in 19.1 overs to step closer to the playoffs.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 19) and LSG coach Justin Langer is in awe of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 38-ball 93 as RR chased down 221 in 19.1 overs. The win put RR a step closer to the IPL 2026 playoffs while LSG suffered ninth defeat of the season in 13 matches. Langer was particular impressed by 15-year-old's six-hitting ability and said it was a 'privilege to watch him bat'. Sooryavanshi currently holds the Orange Cap for most runs with 579 runs in 13 matches at an average of 44.53 and a strike rate of 236.22 - also the best in the season. Also Read - 'There was nothing left in tank': Virat Kohli on leaving Test captaincy Langer in awe of Sooryavanshi Langer is a former Australian opener with 100 Tests to his name. As a coach, he was guided Australia to a T20 World Cup title and has won multiple Big Bash League (BBL) trophies with Perth Scorchers. Speaking on Sooryavanshi's batting, Langer said: "The scary thing is, the best way to learn how to make runs is to make runs, not by hitting some big sixes, and he makes runs over and over and over again. So the scary thing going forward, if the expressions on the face of Mitch Starc and Nortje and every bowler tell a story now, what about when he learns how to bat? "My gosh, he's so young. He's a brilliant, brilliant player and it's a real privilege to watch him bat actually." Sooryavanshi rewrites record books in IPL 2026 Sooryavanshi's 579 runs in 13 matches are so far the most by a batter in IPL 2026 and so is his strike rate of 236.22. The 15-year-old has hit 53 sixes this season - the most by any batter and second most overall in an IPL 2026 behind Chris Gayle's 59. With one more match left at least, Sooryvanshi has a chance to surpass Gayle in sixes hit in a single IPL season. The Royals batter has hit three fifties and one hundred in IPL 2026 with his highest being 103 vs SRH during which he smacked 12 sixes - the most in an innings in IPL 2026.

Sooryavanshi smacked 38-ball 93 vs LSG in IPL 2026 on Tuesday (May 19) as RR chased down 221-run target in 19.1 overs to step closer to the playoffs.

'What about when he learns how to bat?' LSG coach Langer in awe of RR's 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi brought his A-game on the day his team needed him the most and helped them inch one step closer to the IPL 2026 playoffs. Chasing 221 against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the Rajasthan Royals completed the target with five wickets and as many balls remaining, jumping to the fourth spot on the points table with 14 points from 13 matches. Sooryavanshi smashed a match-winning 93 off just 38 balls, including 10 sixes, with Dhruv Jurel scoring an unbeaten and impressive 53 to see his team home.

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The Royals won the toss and elected to field first, with Yashasvi Jaiswal captaining his IPL franchise for the first time. Regular captain Riyan Parag missed the game due to an injury, while the hosts were also without ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/it-was-gruesome-there-was-nothing-left-in-tank-virat-kohli-on-leaving-test-captaincy-rift-with-sourav-ganguly-most-successful-india-test-captain-1779203786382">'It was gruesome, there was nothing left in tank': Virat Kohli on leaving Test captaincy</a> &nbsp;LSG openers, Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis, began brilliantly, with the pair adding 104 for the first wicket inside nine overs. Nicholas Pooran and Marsh added 42 for the second wicket before captain Rishabh Pant joined the lanky Aussie in the middle, continuing the carnage. Three wickets in the last over did a wonderful job for the Royals, as LSG lost Pant (35), Marsh (96) and Ayush Badoni (0), restricting the visitors to 220 for five.<h3>Vaibhav’s day out in Jaipur</h3>Winless at their home venue this season, the Royals needed to turn the tables around quickly and did it in style. With Jaiswal and Vaibhav at the top, RR guaranteed a blistering start, and neither disappointed. The pair stitched a 75-run stand for the first wicket before Akash Singh accounted for the stand-in captain on 43.&nbsp; &nbsp;It was then that Vaibhav decided to open his arms and take the attack to the opposition. Alongside Jurel, the left-handed prodigy broke LSG’s momentum with monster overs, including smashing 29 off Mayank Yadav’s third. Jurel wasn’t going to sit silent and joined the Orange Cap holder in putting LSG’s backs against the wall. &nbsp;They almost put RR closer to the winning position, but lost Sooryavanshi on 93 to Mohsin Khan. Another quick wicket slowed RR’s pace, but Jurel and Donovan Ferreira rescued them and helped them complete the run chase.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive 93 off 38 balls powers Rajasthan Royals to a seven-wicket win over LSG, pushing RR closer to the IPL 2026 playoffs.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi brought his A-game on the day his team needed him the most and helped them inch one step closer to the IPL 2026 playoffs. Chasing 221 against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the Rajasthan Royals completed the target with five wickets and as many balls remaining, jumping to the fourth spot on the points table with 14 points from 13 matches. Sooryavanshi smashed a match-winning 93 off just 38 balls, including 10 sixes, with Dhruv Jurel scoring an unbeaten and impressive 53 to see his team home.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive 93 off 38 balls powers Rajasthan Royals to a seven-wicket win over LSG, pushing RR closer to the IPL 2026 playoffs.

RR vs LSG: Sooryavanshi's carnage puts RR one step closer to IPL 2026 playoff spot

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name into history books on Sunday (May 17) after becoming the Indian batter with the most sixes in a single IPL season. Representing Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, the young sensation needed three maximums against Delhi Capitals to surpass Abhishek Sharma’s previous record of 42 sixes and he achieved the milestone in style, smashing his third six on the final delivery of the fifth over bowled by Tripurana Vijay.&nbsp;Currently Rajasthan Royals’ leading run-scorer this season, Sooryavanshi, has now accumulated 43 sixes in just 12 matches during IPL 2026.&nbsp;Abhishek Sharma had earlier set the benchmark in IPL 2024, striking 42 sixes across 16 games for Sunrisers Hyderabad.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rcb-first-to-seal-playoff-spot-after-dominant-win-over-pbks-1779023187068">IPL 2026: RCB first to seal playoff spot after dominant win over PBKS</a>&nbsp;Among Indian players with the highest six tally in a single IPL season, Sooryavanshi and Abhishek are followed by Shreyas Iyer. The Punjab Kings captain blasted 39 sixes in 17 matches during the 2025 season.&nbsp;The all-time IPL record for most sixes in one season, however, still belongs to Chris Gayle, who smashed an incredible 59 sixes in 15 matches for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2012.&nbsp;Only two players in IPL history have crossed the 50-sixes mark in a single edition so far and Sooryavanshi now has a strong opportunity to join that exclusive club this season.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/move-ipl-2026-behind-closed-doors-to-conserve-fuel-cti-urges-sports-ministry-petrol-diesel-price-hike-in-india-3-per-liter-playoff-schedule-1779031225795">Move IPL 2026 behind closed doors to conserve fuel, CTI urges Sports Ministry</a>&nbsp;For Rajasthan Royals, the record for most sixes in a single IPL campaign is held by Jos Buttler, who struck 45 sixes in 17 matches during the 2022 season. Sooryavanshi is now just three sixes away from overtaking that franchise milestone.<h2>Indian batters with most sixes in an IPL season&nbsp;</h2><ul><li>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2026) - 43 sixes in 12 matches</li><li>Abhishek Sharma (Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2024) - 42 sixes in 16 matches</li><li>Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings, IPL 2025) - 39 sixes in 17 matches</li><li>Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2016) - 38 sixes in 16 matches</li></ul>

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a new benchmark on Sunday (May 17) for the most sixes by an Indian in an IPL season.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name into history books on Sunday (May 17) after becoming the Indian batter with the most sixes in a single IPL season. Representing Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, the young sensation needed three maximums against Delhi Capitals to surpass Abhishek Sharma’s previous record of 42 sixes and he achieved the milestone in style, smashing his third six on the final delivery of the fifth over bowled by Tripurana Vijay. Currently Rajasthan Royals’ leading run-scorer this season, Sooryavanshi, has now accumulated 43 sixes in just 12 matches during IPL 2026. Abhishek Sharma had earlier set the benchmark in IPL 2024, striking 42 sixes across 16 games for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Also Read - IPL 2026: RCB first to seal playoff spot after dominant win over PBKS Among Indian players with the highest six tally in a single IPL season, Sooryavanshi and Abhishek are followed by Shreyas Iyer. The Punjab Kings captain blasted 39 sixes in 17 matches during the 2025 season. The all-time IPL record for most sixes in one season, however, still belongs to Chris Gayle, who smashed an incredible 59 sixes in 15 matches for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2012. Only two players in IPL history have crossed the 50-sixes mark in a single edition so far and Sooryavanshi now has a strong opportunity to join that exclusive club this season. Also Read - Move IPL 2026 behind closed doors to conserve fuel, CTI urges Sports Ministry For Rajasthan Royals, the record for most sixes in a single IPL campaign is held by Jos Buttler, who struck 45 sixes in 17 matches during the 2022 season. Sooryavanshi is now just three sixes away from overtaking that franchise milestone. Indian batters with most sixes in an IPL season Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2026) - 43 sixes in 12 matches Abhishek Sharma (Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2024) - 42 sixes in 16 matches Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings, IPL 2025) - 39 sixes in 17 matches Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2016) - 38 sixes in 16 matches

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a new benchmark on Sunday (May 17) for the most sixes by an Indian in an IPL season.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history with most sixes by an Indian in an IPL season

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old batting maestro, is having a bumper IPL 2026. The southpaw has played in all nine matches so far for the team, scoring the league high 400 runs. Apart from holding the orange cap for the most runs, Sooryvanshi also broke the record of the balls taken to reach 400-run milestone in a single IPL season. He reached 400 runs on Tuesday (Apr 28) during his 16-ball 43 innings against Punjab Kings. Vaibhav has taken only 167 balls to score these runs - the fewest ever by a batter to reach the milestone in a single IPL season. Thanks to his innings, RR had a strong start in chase of 223, which they eventually completed in 19.2 overs to hand PBKS first defeat of the season.<h2>Sooryavanshi breaks another scoring record</h2>Since his IPL debut in 2025, Sooryavanshi has become an effective opener for the Royals. His 400 runs in IPL 2026 at the top of the order are an important reasons Royals find themselves second the points table with 12 points fron six wins and three losses in nine matches. He has also scored those runs at brisk pace - 168 balls only - which returns a strike rate of 238 - the highest among 12 batters with 300 runs this season and second highest overall behind Punjab Kings' Priyansh Arya, who has scored 283 runs at a strike rate of 250. Sooryavanshi's 37 sixes are also the most by a batter in IPL 2026 so far.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-bowlers-exposed-at-last-how-rajasthan-royals-snapped-punjab-kings-ipl-record-unbeaten-streak-1777444965761">IPL 2026 | 'Bowlers exposed at last': How Rajasthan Royals snapped Punjab Kings' record unbeaten streak</a>Sooryavanshi overtook some of the finest hitters of IPL history to become the fastest batter to score 400 runs in a single season in fewest balls. Before him, the record was held by ex-KKR player and their current power coach Andre Rusell, who had taken 188 balls to reach 400 runs in IPL 2019.<h2>List of batters fastest to score 400 runs in single IPL season</h2>Only five batters in the history of IPL have taken 200 or less balls to scor 400 runs in a single season and Sooryavanshi now tops the list on the back of his sensational run in IPL 2026. Below is the list of batters:<ul><li>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) &nbsp;- 167 balls taken to score 400 runs in IPL 2026</li><li>Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) - 188 balls taken to score 400 runs in IPL 2019</li><li>Abhishek Sharma (SunRisers Hyderabad) - 195 balls taken to score 400 runs in IPL 2024</li><li>Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants) - 197 balls taken to score 400 runs in IPL 2025</li><li>Glenn Maxwell (Kings XI Punjab) - 200 balls taken to score 400 runs in IPL 2014</li></ul>

Vaibhav has taken only 167 balls to score 400 runs in IPL 2026 - the fewest ever by a batter to reach the milestone in a single IPL season. He overtook Andre Russell (188 balls in IPL 2019), Abhishek Sharma (195 balls in IPL 2024), and Glenn Maxwell (200 balls in IPL 2014) for the record.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old batting maestro, is having a bumper IPL 2026. The southpaw has played in all nine matches so far for the team, scoring the league high 400 runs. Apart from holding the orange cap for the most runs, Sooryvanshi also broke the record of the balls taken to reach 400-run milestone in a single IPL season. He reached 400 runs on Tuesday (Apr 28) during his 16-ball 43 innings against Punjab Kings. Vaibhav has taken only 167 balls to score these runs - the fewest ever by a batter to reach the milestone in a single IPL season. Thanks to his innings, RR had a strong start in chase of 223, which they eventually completed in 19.2 overs to hand PBKS first defeat of the season. Sooryavanshi breaks another scoring record Since his IPL debut in 2025, Sooryavanshi has become an effective opener for the Royals. His 400 runs in IPL 2026 at the top of the order are an important reasons Royals find themselves second the points table with 12 points fron six wins and three losses in nine matches. He has also scored those runs at brisk pace - 168 balls only - which returns a strike rate of 238 - the highest among 12 batters with 300 runs this season and second highest overall behind Punjab Kings' Priyansh Arya, who has scored 283 runs at a strike rate of 250. Sooryavanshi's 37 sixes are also the most by a batter in IPL 2026 so far. Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Bowlers exposed at last': How Rajasthan Royals snapped Punjab Kings' record unbeaten streak Sooryavanshi overtook some of the finest hitters of IPL history to become the fastest batter to score 400 runs in a single season in fewest balls. Before him, the record was held by ex-KKR player and their current power coach Andre Rusell, who had taken 188 balls to reach 400 runs in IPL 2019. List of batters fastest to score 400 runs in single IPL season Only five batters in the history of IPL have taken 200 or less balls to scor 400 runs in a single season and Sooryavanshi now tops the list on the back of his sensational run in IPL 2026. Below is the list of batters: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) - 167 balls taken to score 400 runs in IPL 2026 Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders) - 188 balls taken to score 400 runs in IPL 2019 Abhishek Sharma (SunRisers Hyderabad) - 195 balls taken to score 400 runs in IPL 2024 Nicholas Pooran (Lucknow Super Giants) - 197 balls taken to score 400 runs in IPL 2025 Glenn Maxwell (Kings XI Punjab) - 200 balls taken to score 400 runs in IPL 2014

Vaibhav has taken only 167 balls to score 400 runs in IPL 2026 - the fewest ever by a batter to reach the milestone in a single IPL season. He overtook Andre Russell (188 balls in IPL 2019), Abhishek Sharma (195 balls in IPL 2024), and Glenn Maxwell (200 balls in IPL 2014) for the record.

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Clinical Rajasthan Royals (RR) have snapped Punjab Kings’ IPL 2026 winning streak with a thumping win by six wickets in Mullanpur on Tuesday (Apr 28). Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey stitched a 71-run stand for the fifth wicket in just 36 balls to help their team chase 223 on a tricky wicket. Despite the loss, Punjab continue to sit at the top with 13 points in eight games, while the Royals jump to third place. They have won six out of nine contested matches, equaling RCB’s tally of 12 points.

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Rajasthan won the toss and elected to field first in Mullanpur. Unlike previous games, Jofra Archer’s extra pace troubled the formidable Prabhsimran and Priyansh opening pair, with the Brit removing left-handed Arya in his second over on 29 off just 11 balls. Simran and Cooper Connolly added 59 for the second wicket, with the tricky Mullanpur pitch challenging the stroke-making.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-lungi-ngidi-all-smiles-with-delhi-capitals-teammates-after-terrifying-head-injury-scare-dc-vs-pbks-264-run-chase-1777391179180">WATCH: Lungi Ngidi all smiles with Delhi teammates after terrifying head injury scare</a> &nbsp;Prabhsimran and team captain Shreyas Iyer continued from where they left off the other evening, with the keeper-batter completing yet another fifty. Even though Iyer looked on track to register his fifth successive IPL fifty this season, Nandre Burger picked his wicket on 30 off 27 deliveries. Leg spinner, Yash Raj Punia, had removed Prabhsimran earlier on 59. &nbsp;Marcus Stoinis played an unbelievable cameo at the end, hitting his first fifty of this season, finishing with 62 in just 22 balls, whacking six sixes and four fours. Punjab scored 222 for four in the first innings.

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<h3>Royals crush Kings</h3>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal did what they were asked to, hitting fours and sixes from the word go, adding 51 for the first wicket in just 3.2 overs. Sooryavanshi provided the blistering start, hitting five sixes and three fours during his 16-ball 43-run stay at the crease. &nbsp;Dhruv Jurel joined Jaiswal in the middle, adding runs at will and keeping the hosts silent. Punjab’s premier wicket-taker Yuzvendra Chahal came in and returned with three wickets, all top order ones, to reduce them to 151 for four in 14 overs.&nbsp;

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The Royals introduced their Impact Sub Shubham Dubey, who joined hands with Ferreira, and marched on, making the most of the loose balls and delivering punches at will. Arshdeep Singh’s worst outing thus far helped Rajasthan’s cause, as they eventually completed the chase with six wickets and four balls remaining.

Rajasthan Royals have done the unthinkable as they beat Punjab Kings by six wickets in Mullanpur on Tuesday (Apr 28) in IPL 2028. Impact Player Shubham Dubey starred for the visitors, smashing an unbeaten 31 off just 12 balls during the run chase.

Clinical Rajasthan Royals (RR) have snapped Punjab Kings’ IPL 2026 winning streak with a thumping win by six wickets in Mullanpur on Tuesday (Apr 28). Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey stitched a 71-run stand for the fifth wicket in just 36 balls to help their team chase 223 on a tricky wicket. Despite the loss, Punjab continue to sit at the top with 13 points in eight games, while the Royals jump to third place. They have won six out of nine contested matches, equaling RCB’s tally of 12 points.

Rajasthan Royals have done the unthinkable as they beat Punjab Kings by six wickets in Mullanpur on Tuesday (Apr 28) in IPL 2028. Impact Player Shubham Dubey starred for the visitors, smashing an unbeaten 31 off just 12 balls during the run chase.

Clinical Rajasthan snap Punjab’s winning streak in IPL 2026; jump to 3rd place on points table

Move over Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Dewald Brevis! At just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has claimed the world record for the most T20 sixes hit by a teenager. Discover the full top 5 list of the game’s most explosive young power-hitters.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the most talked-about cricketer in today’s world and rightly so. At just over 15 years of age, the Rajasthan Royals opener has broken records for fun in just his ongoing second IPL season. Beyond his record-breaking 35 and 36-ball centuries across two editions (2025 and 2026), Vaibhav currently leads the chart for hitting the most sixes by a teenager in T20 cricket (94*) and counting, surpassing some mighty names in the format.&nbsp;The attacking left-handed opener currently sits in third place for the most runs scored in eight contested matches thus far (357*), with his next IPL 2026 game scheduled on Tuesday (Apr 28). While he remains the only teenager to smash four T20 hundreds and counting to date, he is also the only batter to have a career strike-rate in excess of 200.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sunil-gavaskar-addresses-duration-issues-during-ipl-2026-games-slow-over-rate-penalties-bcci-rules-1777373910500">‘Time wasting; too many people on the ground,’ Gavaskar addresses duration issues during IPL 2026 games</a> &nbsp;Since his IPL debut last year, when he smashed a first-ball six, and three games later, scored a 35-ball hundred against Gujarat Titans, Vaibhav completed 500 IPL runs soon after (this season) in 227 balls. Not only did he become the quickest to achieve that milestone, but he was also the fastest to 1000 T20 runs (in 473 balls), breaking several records. &nbsp;Meanwhile, of his 1058 career T20 runs so far (till April 27, 2026), Vaibhav has scored 564 in sixes.<h2>Most T20 sixes as a teenager&nbsp;</h2>Vaibhav loves hitting sixes and has smashed 32 alone in this season thus far, with seven league games remaining. At this rate, he will likely cross 50 for the season and might break a few records on the way. &nbsp;However, on the overall tally, he sits at the top spot with 94 sixes and counting as a teenager in this format. Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz sits in second place, having scored 90 sixes in 52 T20 matches during his teens, with ‘Baby AB’ Dewald Brevis holding the third spot, with 73 maximums in 42 outings.&nbsp;<h3>Check out top 5 batters to hit most sixes as teenagers in T20 Cricket</h3><ul><li>Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 94 sixes in 26 T20 innings (and counting)</li><li>Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 90 sixes in 52 T20 innings</li><li>Dewald Brevis – 73 sixes in 42 T20 innings</li><li>Gulsan Jha – 53 sixes in 49 matches</li><li>Ishan Kishan – 53 sixes in 52 matches</li></ul>

At just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is rewriting T20 history. With 94 sixes and a 200+ strike rate, the Rajasthan Royals star is officially the most dangerous teenager in cricket. See his record-breaking stats and journey to 1,000 runs here.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the most talked-about cricketer in today’s world and rightly so. At just over 15 years of age, the Rajasthan Royals opener has broken records for fun in just his ongoing second IPL season. Beyond his record-breaking 35 and 36-ball centuries across two editions (2025 and 2026), Vaibhav currently leads the chart for hitting the most sixes by a teenager in T20 cricket (94*) and counting, surpassing some mighty names in the format. The attacking left-handed opener currently sits in third place for the most runs scored in eight contested matches thus far (357*), with his next IPL 2026 game scheduled on Tuesday (Apr 28). While he remains the only teenager to smash four T20 hundreds and counting to date, he is also the only batter to have a career strike-rate in excess of 200. Also read | ‘Time wasting; too many people on the ground,’ Gavaskar addresses duration issues during IPL 2026 games Since his IPL debut last year, when he smashed a first-ball six, and three games later, scored a 35-ball hundred against Gujarat Titans, Vaibhav completed 500 IPL runs soon after (this season) in 227 balls. Not only did he become the quickest to achieve that milestone, but he was also the fastest to 1000 T20 runs (in 473 balls), breaking several records. Meanwhile, of his 1058 career T20 runs so far (till April 27, 2026), Vaibhav has scored 564 in sixes. Most T20 sixes as a teenager Vaibhav loves hitting sixes and has smashed 32 alone in this season thus far, with seven league games remaining. At this rate, he will likely cross 50 for the season and might break a few records on the way. However, on the overall tally, he sits at the top spot with 94 sixes and counting as a teenager in this format. Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz sits in second place, having scored 90 sixes in 52 T20 matches during his teens, with ‘Baby AB’ Dewald Brevis holding the third spot, with 73 maximums in 42 outings. Check out top 5 batters to hit most sixes as teenagers in T20 Cricket Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 94 sixes in 26 T20 innings (and counting) Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 90 sixes in 52 T20 innings Dewald Brevis – 73 sixes in 42 T20 innings Gulsan Jha – 53 sixes in 49 matches Ishan Kishan – 53 sixes in 52 matches

At just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is rewriting T20 history. With 94 sixes and a 200+ strike rate, the Rajasthan Royals star is officially the most dangerous teenager in cricket. See his record-breaking stats and journey to 1,000 runs here.

Most T20 Sixes as a Teenager: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leads chart at 15; check top 5

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has named his ‘new favourite player’, who is neither an Aussie nor even an Indian international yet. He is Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Cummins, who returned to playing competitive cricket for the first time since mid-December last year, was in awe of the swashbuckling opener Sooryavanshi, who slammed his second IPL hundred in just 36 balls the other night. After completing his fifty in 15 balls, for the third time, Vaibhav slammed the remaining 50 in the next 21 balls, breaking multiple records.&nbsp;The left-handed batter hammered five fours and 12 maximums, shortly after reaching his 1000 T20 runs in 473 balls, the fastest and the youngest to reach this milestone.&nbsp;

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The previous record was held by Australia's Mitchell Owen, who completed 1,000 runs in 533 balls. &nbsp;Sooryavanshi's 100 was the third fastest in IPL history, after Chris Gayle's 30-ball ton in 2013 and his own 35-ball hundred last year. However, the effort was not enough as the Royals lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-only-consistent-run-scoring-can-bring-you-back-ishan-kishan-on-india-return-1777190537750">'Only consistent run-scoring can bring you back': Ishan Kishan on India return</a> &nbsp;Hyderabad skipper Cummins, Australia's Test and ODI captain and a veteran of 219 internationals across three formats, heaped praise on the boy wonder. &nbsp;"I think he's my new favourite player," Cummins said in the post-match presser. "He hits the ball so hard, it's great to watch. It's good fun. You've got to be right on the money as a bowler because if you're not, it's going a long way. He's impressive." &nbsp;"He's had a great start to his career. I love the way he plays. It takes the game on,” he added. &nbsp;Sooryavanshi has been in blazing form in the 2026 IPL, with 357 runs, including two 15-ball fifties at a punishing strike rate of 234.86 in eight matches. &nbsp;"It's a no-brainer... he is the most destructive Indian T20 opener," former England captain Michael Vaughan wrote on X.

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The teenager has bossed world-class bowlers, including Indian pace veteran Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians), smashing the superstar over the wide long-on fence for a six when he faced him for the first time earlier this month. His dazzling performances have seen calls for him to be fast-tracked into the senior Indian national team.&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Pat Cummins labels RR teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his 'new favourite player' after a stunning 36-ball century. See why the SRH skipper is in awe.

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has named his ‘new favourite player’, who is neither an Aussie nor even an Indian international yet. He is Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Cummins, who returned to playing competitive cricket for the first time since mid-December last year, was in awe of the swashbuckling opener Sooryavanshi, who slammed his second IPL hundred in just 36 balls the other night. After completing his fifty in 15 balls, for the third time, Vaibhav slammed the remaining 50 in the next 21 balls, breaking multiple records. The left-handed batter hammered five fours and 12 maximums, shortly after reaching his 1000 T20 runs in 473 balls, the fastest and the youngest to reach this milestone.

Pat Cummins labels RR teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his 'new favourite player' after a stunning 36-ball century. See why the SRH skipper is in awe.

IPL 2026: SRH captain Cummins names teen prodigy Sooryavanshi his ‘new favourite player’

Rajasthan Royals (RR) were briefly concerned after young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picked up a niggle during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday (Apr 25). The 15-year-old, who had earlier lit up the game with a sensational century, showed signs of discomfort while fielding and had to walk off before the innings concluded. The moment came early in SRH’s run chase. In the fourth over, Sooryavanshi sprinted toward the boundary but abruptly slowed down, holding his hamstring. He quickly called for the physio and left the field with support, sparking worries about a strain or cramp.&nbsp;&nbsp;There was reassuring news for RR after the game, as batting coach Vikram Rathour shared an optimistic update, saying the youngster had experienced some tightness in his hamstring but was doing better after treatment. He added that while a clearer assessment would follow in a day or two, the issue did not appear serious.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-this-is-not-evolution-former-india-shuttler-vimal-kumar-criticises-bwf-s-new-scoring-system-1777181258733">'This is not evolution...': Former India shuttler Vimal Kumar criticises BWF’s new scoring system</a>&nbsp;“He was feeling something in his hamstring but now he’s looking okay. They’ve treated him, so he’s looking fine. We’ll know in a day or so but doesn’t look like anything serious," Rathour was quoted as saying at the post-match press conference.&nbsp;The scare followed what had been a remarkable outing for Sooryavanshi. Opening the innings, he delivered a blistering 103 off just 37 balls, bringing up his hundred in only 36 deliveries. His innings featured 12 sixes and five fours, marking his second IPL century.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the process, he became the youngest player to surpass 1,000 T20 runs and set a new record by reaching the milestone in just 473 balls, overtaking Mitchell Owen’s previous mark.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-won-yesterday-s-ipl-2026-match-between-rajasthan-royals-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-check-result-1777180939350">Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between RR vs SRH? check result</a>&nbsp;Speaking about his approach, Sooryavanshi said he kept things simple, focusing on the ball and trusting the pitch conditions. He also mentioned preparing by thinking through opposition bowlers and visualising the shots he could execute against them.&nbsp;Despite his explosive knock helping Rajasthan post a total beyond 220, Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully chased it down with nine balls remaining.&nbsp;(With inputs from Agencies)

Despite Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s blistering 103 off 37 balls powering Rajasthan past 220, Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down the target with nine balls to spare.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) were briefly concerned after young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picked up a niggle during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday (Apr 25). The 15-year-old, who had earlier lit up the game with a sensational century, showed signs of discomfort while fielding and had to walk off before the innings concluded. The moment came early in SRH’s run chase. In the fourth over, Sooryavanshi sprinted toward the boundary but abruptly slowed down, holding his hamstring. He quickly called for the physio and left the field with support, sparking worries about a strain or cramp. There was reassuring news for RR after the game, as batting coach Vikram Rathour shared an optimistic update, saying the youngster had experienced some tightness in his hamstring but was doing better after treatment. He added that while a clearer assessment would follow in a day or two, the issue did not appear serious. Also Read - 'This is not evolution...': Former India shuttler Vimal Kumar criticises BWF’s new scoring system “He was feeling something in his hamstring but now he’s looking okay. They’ve treated him, so he’s looking fine. We’ll know in a day or so but doesn’t look like anything serious," Rathour was quoted as saying at the post-match press conference. The scare followed what had been a remarkable outing for Sooryavanshi. Opening the innings, he delivered a blistering 103 off just 37 balls, bringing up his hundred in only 36 deliveries. His innings featured 12 sixes and five fours, marking his second IPL century. In the process, he became the youngest player to surpass 1,000 T20 runs and set a new record by reaching the milestone in just 473 balls, overtaking Mitchell Owen’s previous mark. Also Read - Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between RR vs SRH? check result Speaking about his approach, Sooryavanshi said he kept things simple, focusing on the ball and trusting the pitch conditions. He also mentioned preparing by thinking through opposition bowlers and visualising the shots he could execute against them. Despite his explosive knock helping Rajasthan post a total beyond 220, Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully chased it down with nine balls remaining. (With inputs from Agencies)

Despite Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s blistering 103 off 37 balls powering Rajasthan past 220, Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down the target with nine balls to spare.

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Teenage superstar Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is no longer just a batting prodigy from India, but a worldwide sensation known for his unmatched power and skills. From impressing England and IPL veteran Jos Buttler, who called him the 'best-ever', to grabbing World Cup-winning Australian captain Allan Border's attention, the 15-year-old continues to make headlines. Turning heads with his explosive knocks thus far this season, Sooryavanshi has received the highest praise from the batting veteran, who says he sees glimpses of Brian Lara in him.&nbsp;In Mumbai, as part of his India visit linked to the International Masters League, Border couldn’t stop praising Vaibhav, whose explosive IPL 2026 season has already sparked discussions about a future national call-up.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-feel-bad-even-today-kris-srikkanth-heartfelt-apology-to-rohit-sharma-over-2011-world-cup-squad-omission-1776859387309">‘I feel bad even today’: Kris Srikkanth’s heartfelt apology to Rohit Sharma over 2011 World Cup omission</a> &nbsp;“I think Vaibhav's one hell of a player, a great talent. I have never seen any batter at the age of 14 or 15, hitting a cricket ball with so much of power,” Allan Border said in a chat with Mid-Day. &nbsp;Although the internet, his fans, several cricket experts, and more so have picked him to be India’s face for years to come, Border remained mum on his prediction about the Indian teenager. Without murmuring too much about what the future could hold for Sooryavanshi, he made a startling comment on his playing style, saying he reminds him of Lara, perhaps amongst the greatest cricketers of all time. &nbsp;“Of course, I can't predict at this moment if he will go on to become a very successful Test cricketer or not, but I can clearly see glimpses of Brian Lara in him. He has a long way to go, but he sure can hit that ball across all parts of the ground,” assessed Border.<h3>Useful advice for Vaibhav</h3>While he acknowledged his attacking game play and how quick he is with his timing, Border advised him to hone the defensive side of his cricket, which will eventually help him become a better cricketer. &nbsp;“Vaibhav must now learn how to tighten his defence,” he added. &nbsp;Meanwhile, against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Vaibhav got out on a rare single-digit score (8), with Mohsin Khan removing him inside the Powerplay.

I can clearly see glimpses of Brian Lara in him." Legendary Australian captain Allan Border hails 15-year-old IPL sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s "unmatched power" but issues a vital warning for his Test cricket future.

Teenage superstar Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is no longer just a batting prodigy from India, but a worldwide sensation known for his unmatched power and skills. From impressing England and IPL veteran Jos Buttler, who called him the 'best-ever', to grabbing World Cup-winning Australian captain Allan Border's attention, the 15-year-old continues to make headlines. Turning heads with his explosive knocks thus far this season, Sooryavanshi has received the highest praise from the batting veteran, who says he sees glimpses of Brian Lara in him. In Mumbai, as part of his India visit linked to the International Masters League, Border couldn’t stop praising Vaibhav, whose explosive IPL 2026 season has already sparked discussions about a future national call-up. Also read | ‘I feel bad even today’: Kris Srikkanth’s heartfelt apology to Rohit Sharma over 2011 World Cup omission “I think Vaibhav's one hell of a player, a great talent. I have never seen any batter at the age of 14 or 15, hitting a cricket ball with so much of power,” Allan Border said in a chat with Mid-Day. Although the internet, his fans, several cricket experts, and more so have picked him to be India’s face for years to come, Border remained mum on his prediction about the Indian teenager. Without murmuring too much about what the future could hold for Sooryavanshi, he made a startling comment on his playing style, saying he reminds him of Lara, perhaps amongst the greatest cricketers of all time. “Of course, I can't predict at this moment if he will go on to become a very successful Test cricketer or not, but I can clearly see glimpses of Brian Lara in him. He has a long way to go, but he sure can hit that ball across all parts of the ground,” assessed Border. Useful advice for Vaibhav While he acknowledged his attacking game play and how quick he is with his timing, Border advised him to hone the defensive side of his cricket, which will eventually help him become a better cricketer. “Vaibhav must now learn how to tighten his defence,” he added. Meanwhile, against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Vaibhav got out on a rare single-digit score (8), with Mohsin Khan removing him inside the Powerplay.

I can clearly see glimpses of Brian Lara in him." Legendary Australian captain Allan Border hails 15-year-old IPL sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s "unmatched power" but issues a vital warning for his Test cricket future.

‘Glimpses of Brian Lara’: Legendary Allan Border hails teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

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