New Delhi, May 28 (BNP): Fifteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals scripted history in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), smashing the highest number of sixes ever recorded in a single edition of the tournament and surpassing a long-standing milestone set by Chris Gayle.
The teenage cricketer hammered an astonishing 65 sixes during the season, officially breaking Gayle’s 14-year-old record for the most sixes in one IPL edition. Gayle had previously held the record after blasting 59 sixes during a dominant season in 2012.
Sooryavanshi’s fearless stroke play and explosive batting emerged as one of the biggest highlights of IPL 2026, with the young Rajasthan Royals batter consistently dismantling bowling attacks through the tournament.
Cricket experts and fans have hailed the achievement as a landmark moment in IPL history, considering the record had stood untouched for over a decade despite the league witnessing some of the biggest power-hitters in world cricket.
The record-breaking feat has further cemented Sooryavanshi’s status as one of the brightest young talents in Indian cricket, with his remarkable consistency and attacking approach drawing widespread praise throughout the season.