Teen Sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Creates IPL History

May 19, 2026

Overview

At just 15 years old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has done something no other Indian has done before. He hit the most sixes in a single IPL season. The Rajasthan Royals star broke Abhishek Sharma's old record of 42 sixes. Now, Vaibhav has 43 sixes in only 12 matches. He is a true cricket hero for young fans.

Record-Breaking Moment

Vaibhav made history on 17th May 2026. He played against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Before this match, he needed only three sixes to break the record. He hit his third six off bowler Tripurana Vijay. That six made him the new record holder. The crowd loved it. His teammates were very happy for him.

Historic List of Indian Batters

Many great Indian players have hit many sixes in one IPL season. But Vaibhav is now at the top. Here is the new list:

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) – 43 sixes (2026)
Abhishek Sharma (SRH) – 42 sixes (2024)
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) – 39 sixes (2025)
Virat Kohli (RCB) – 38 sixes (2016)
Virat Kohli (RCB) – 38 sixes (2024)
Suryakumar Yadav (MI) – 38 sixes (2025)

Being on top of this list at age 15 is truly amazing.

Global Six-Hitters

Vaibhav is also close to breaking the overall record for most sixes in one IPL season. The top names in the world are:

Chris Gayle – 59 sixes (2012)
Andre Russell – 52 sixes (2019)
Chris Gayle – 51 sixes (2013)
Jos Buttler – 45 sixes (2022)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) – 43 sixes (2026)

He needs only a few more sixes to enter the top three in the world.

Fastest to 100 T20 Sixes

Vaibhav is not just a six-hitter. He is the fastest in T20 history to hit 100 sixes. He reached this milestone in just 515 balls. No one has done it faster. This shows how powerful and skilled he is.