Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The 15-Year-Old Prodigy Chasing Chris Gayle’s IPL Record
A Rising Star Takes IPL 2026 by Storm
The landscape of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is constantly evolving, but few phenomena have captured the cricketing world’s imagination quite like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. At just 15 years old, the Rajasthan Royals star has become the talk of the town, not just for his participation, but for the sheer dominance he displays every time he steps out to bat. With his aggressive stroke play and remarkable ability to clear the ropes, he is currently rewriting the record books.
High Praise from Cricketing Legends
In a recent episode of the podcast ‘For the Love of Cricket,’ England’s white-ball maestro Jos Buttler and former pacer Stuart Broad sat down to discuss the astonishing rise of the young Indian prodigy. Both were in sheer disbelief at the level of maturity and power-hitting Sooryavanshi has displayed throughout the current season. Buttler, who has seen his fair share of elite batting, noted that the youngster is consistently performing at a level that belies his age.
Closing in on the ‘Universe Boss’
The central point of conversation was Sooryavanshi’s relentless six-hitting. The youngster has already smashed 53 sixes in the ongoing edition of the tournament. With the Rajasthan Royals firmly in the hunt for a playoff spot, the prospect of him eclipsing the legendary Chris Gayle’s record of 59 sixes in a single season has become a major talking point. Buttler emphasized the significance of this potential milestone, stating, “Chris Gayle—the best T20 player to ever play the game, I think, especially in terms of six-hitting—is the record with 59. If Rajasthan gets through to the playoffs, then Vaibhav will definitely go past that record.”
