Vaibhav Sooryavanshi makes heartwarming Mother’s Day post: 'This one’s for you, maa'
Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi went viral after posting “This one’s for you, maa” on Mother’s Day ahead of the IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans. The 15-year-old then created history by becoming the fastest and youngest player to hit 100 T20 sixes. RR also promoted their “Pink Promise” campaign, supporting women-led rural development and solar electrification projects across Rajasthan.
Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi grabbed attention both on and off the field during the IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur. Ahead of the game, the 15-year-old posted a heartfelt Mother’s Day message on Instagram that quickly went viral. “This one’s for you, maa," the teenager wrote, winning praise from fans across social media.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (@vaibhav_sooryavanshi09) The match also saw Rajasthan Royals wearing their special all-pink jersey as part of the franchise’s “Pink Promise” campaign, which supports women-led social change and solar electrification projects in rural Rajasthan. Even amid the emotional occasion, Sooryavanshi continued his remarkable IPL season with another fearless innings. The explosive left-hander created history by becoming the fastest and youngest player in men’s T20 cricket to hit 100 sixes.
He achieved the milestone in just 29 innings and 514 balls. The youngster attacked from the very first delivery against Gujarat Titans, smashing Mohammed Siraj for a huge six over long-on. He eventually scored 36 off just 16 balls, including three fours and three sixes, before Siraj dismissed him after an entertaining contest.
Sooryavanshi has been Rajasthan’s standout batter this season, scoring 440 runs in 11 innings at an average of 40 and an incredible strike rate of 236. 55. His tally already includes one century and two fifties.