IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history, becomes fastest ever to...
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest cricketer globally to hit 100 T20 sixes before turning 20. He achieved this feat during an IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans, needing just 514 balls, significantly faster than Kieron Pollard's previous record. This milestone highlights Sooryavanshi's fearless power-hitting and rapid rise in the sport.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again grabbed the spotlight in IPL 2026 after scripting a sensational world record during Rajasthan Royals’ clash against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on Saturday. The 15-year-old prodigy became the youngest cricketer in history to smash 100 T20 sixes before turning 20 years old. He also broke the record for the fastest player to reach the milestone in terms of balls faced, needing only 514 deliveries to get there and surpassing Kieron Pollard’s long-standing mark of 843 balls.
Fittingly, the landmark came in fearless fashion. Facing Mohammed Siraj, Sooryavanshi launched the very first ball he faced for a huge six over long-on, showing absolutely no regard for reputation or pressure despite RR chasing a massive 230-run target. The teenage sensation continued attacking Gujarat Titans’ bowlers and raced to 36 off just 16 balls, smashing three fours and three sixes during another breathtaking cameo at the top of the order.
However, Siraj eventually had the final say in a dramatic battle. The GT pacer produced a fiery short ball clocked at 146. 6 kph that hurried Sooryavanshi into a mistimed shot, with Arshad Khan completing the catch.
Siraj celebrated aggressively after the wicket, roaring in delight after dismissing the dangerous youngster. The milestone also carried extra significance considering the opponent. It was against Gujarat Titans last season that Sooryavanshi had announced himself to the cricketing world with a sensational 35-ball century.