Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi created IPL history on Wednesday after breaking Chris Gayle’s long-standing record for the most sixes in a single IPL season during the high-pressure IPL 2026 Eliminator between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals. AND TODAY 97(28)
The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals opener smashed his 60th and st sixes of the season in the playoff clash, going past Gayle’s iconic 59-sixes record set in IPL 2012. By the end of his explosive knock, Vaibhav had reached 65 sixes in IPL 2026, rewriting one of the tournament’s most legendary batting records.
SRH vs RR Eliminator Turns Into Vaibhav Show
The IPL 2026 Eliminator in New Chandigarh was already expected to be a high-scoring thriller, but Vaibhav Sooryavanshi turned it into a historic night with fearless hitting against the SRH bowling attack.
Coming into the match, the Rajasthan Royals star needed just one more six to equal Gayle’s all-time IPL season record. He quickly attacked the powerplay and crossed the milestone in style, sending the crowd into celebration mode.
The young left-hander continued his aggressive batting after the milestone and eventually pushed the tally to 12 sixes for the season, setting a brand-new IPL benchmark.
Chris Gayle’s 14-Year Record Finally Broken
For more than a decade, Chris Gayle’s 59 sixes in IPL 2012 stood as one of the toughest batting records in T20 cricket.
Gayle achieved the feat while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru during one of the greatest T20 seasons ever. The “Universe Boss” dominated bowlers worldwide with his unmatched power-hitting that year.
Now, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has officially overtaken that record at just 15 years old, making the achievement even more unbeliev
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Creates IPL History Again: Fastest Fifty, Orange Cap And Record-Breaking Strike Rate In IPL 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered one of the greatest seasons in IPL history during IPL 2026. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals star created multiple records, including the fastest fifty of the season in just 16 balls during the Qualifier match. Vaibhav also became the Orange Cap holder after scoring a stunning 642 runs and finished with an unbelievable strike rate of 232, one of the highest in IPL history. The young batter further shocked the cricket world after breaking Chris Gayle’s legendary record for most sixes in a single IPL season by smashing 63 sixes.
Despite being an uncapped player, Vaibhav dominated world-class bowlers with fearless batting and explosive power-hitting throughout the tournament. His incredible consistency, attacking mindset, and match-winning performances helped Rajasthan Royals become one of the strongest teams of IPL 2026, while fans and experts now consider him the future superstar of Indian cricket.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s IPL 2026 Numbers Are Unreal
The Rajasthan Royals batter has been one of the biggest stories of IPL 2026. Before the Eliminator, he had already:
- Scored over 570 runs
- Maintained a strike rate above 230 AND THIS GAME 325 STRIKE RATE
- Hit multiple 90+ innings
- Smashed a 35-ball century earlier in the season
His fearless batting style has drawn comparisons with Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, and even young Virender Sehwag because of the way he attacks bowlers from ball one.
SRH Had Special Plans for Vaibhav
Ahead of the Eliminator, SRH captain Pat Cummins admitted that his team had prepared “Plan B and Plan C” specifically to stop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
However, the teenage batter still managed to dominate the SRH bowling attack and continue his record-breaking season.
Why This Record Matters
Breaking Chris Gayle’s six-hitting record is not just another statistic. The record survived:
- 14 IPL seasons
- Hundreds of international power-hitters
- T20 batting evolution
- Impact Player rule changes
Many believed Gayle’s 59 sixes would remain untouched for years because modern bowlers and analytics make consistent six-hitting harder in pressure games.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has now changed that conversation completely.
Fans Call Vaibhav the “Next Universe Boss”
Social media exploded after the milestone, with many fans calling Vaibhav:
- “Mini Gayle”
- “Future of Indian cricket”
- “Next Universe Boss”
His fearless approach and clean striking ability have made him one of the biggest breakout stars in world cricket this year.
CONCLUSION
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s record-breaking performance in the SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator will be remembered as one of the greatest moments in IPL history. At just 15 years old, the Rajasthan Royals star shattered Chris Gayle’s legendary record of 65sixes in a single season and finished with an incredible 65 sixes. His fearless batting, power-hitting ability, and calm approach under pressure have made him the biggest breakout star of IPL 2026. With performances like this, Vaibhav is not only shaping Rajasthan Royals’ future but also emerging as one of the most exciting young talents in world cricket today.
