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Teen Smashes IPL Records with 97 Off 29 Balls!
28 May
Summary
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, scored 97 off 29 balls in the 2026 Eliminator.
- He set a new IPL record for most sixes in a single season with 65.
- Sooryavanshi's innings had the second-highest strike rate for 70+ scores.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered one of the most destructive innings in IPL history, scoring a breathtaking 97 off just 29 balls in the 2026 Eliminator. His electrifying performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad saw him achieve the second-highest strike rate ever recorded for an IPL innings of 70 runs or more.
The Rajasthan Royals opener displayed incredible power, smashing 12 sixes and dismantling the SRH bowling attack. Sooryavanshi raced to his half-century in a mere 16 deliveries, showcasing a fearless intent that overwhelmed experienced bowlers. His dazzling knock narrowly missed Chris Gayle's all-time record for the fastest IPL century.
During his explosive innings, Sooryavanshi also broke Gayle's 14-year-old record for the most sixes in a single IPL season, now boasting an incredible 65 sixes in IPL 2026. Despite his heroics, Rajasthan Royals faced a late collapse in the final overs, but Sooryavanshi's performance undeniably stole the show.
