IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history, becomes Indian with most…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved a new IPL record. He hit the most sixes by an Indian batter in a single innings. The 15-year-old smashed 12 sixes in his 103 off 37 balls.
This helped Rajasthan Royals post 228 for 6. Sooryavanshi's innings featured a rapid century. He surpassed previous records held by himself and Murali Vijay.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his record-breaking run in IPL 2026, scripting history with the most sixes hit by an Indian in a single innings during Rajasthan Royals’ clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 15-year-old prodigy smashed 12 sixes during his breathtaking 103 off just 37 balls, setting a new benchmark for Indian batters in the tournament. In doing so, Sooryavanshi went past the previous record of 11 sixes jointly held by Murali Vijay and himself, having earlier hit 11 in a knock against Gujarat Titans in 2025.
The innings also placed him ahead of notable performances from Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, all of whom have struck 10 sixes in an IPL innings. Sooryavanshi’s innings was the driving force behind Rajasthan Royals’ imposing total of 228 for 6. After Sunrisers Hyderabad opted to bowl first, he set the tone immediately by taking on Praful Hinge in the opening over, smashing four consecutive sixes in a fiery start that signalled his intent.
Despite losing Yashasvi Jaiswal early, Sooryavanshi found strong support from Dhruv Jurel, and the pair stitched together a crucial 112-run stand for the second wicket. Jurel’s composed 51 off 35 balls complemented Sooryavanshi’s aggression, allowing Rajasthan to maintain a relentless scoring rate. The youngster brought up his half-century in just 15 balls during the powerplay and continued to dominate the bowling attack with fearless strokeplay.