Sooryavanshi breaks Kohli, Warner, Sudharsan's records in one shot with 46-ball 96 in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 clash

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wreaked havoc with the bat yet again, this time with an explosive knock in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Qualifier 2 clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. During the high-intensity encounter, teenage prodigy Sooryavanshi took center stage once again, turning heads by shattering yet another historic league record with his phenomenal ball-striking abilities.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits another historic milestone

Heading into this crucial fixture, the dynamic left-hander had already amassed 776 runs, making him the first uncapped player in IPL history to cross the 600-run threshold in a single edition while maintaining a destructive strike rate over 200. By continuing his golden run tonight, the 15-year-old officially became the first uncapped batter ever to cross the 700-run milestone in a single season, further cementing his status as the breakout star of the tournament.

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His historic milestone arrived in the fourth over of the innings. Despite facing a testing initial spell against a world-class bowling attack featuring Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada, Sooryavanshi broke the shackles in the 3.2 over by smashing Rabada for a boundary. While he initially adopted a more measured approach than usual—gaining 46 runs off 25 deliveries in a contrasting, steady style—he quickly found his rhythm to anchor the top order.

This landmark achievement crowns a truly stellar sophomore campaign for the youngster, comfortably marking his best year in the league. Alongside his run-scoring feats, the Southpaw also eclipsed legend Chris Gayle’s iconic record for the most sixes hit in a single IPL season, pushing his tally to an incredible 67 maximums. His ability to consistently clear the ropes at such a tender age continues to leave fans and experts alike in absolute awe.

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Sooryavanshi leaves Kohli behind for big powerplay record 

Furthermore, Sooryavanshi added another massive feather to his cap tonight by becoming the first player in IPL history to score over 500 runs exclusively in the powerplay during a single T20 campaign. The vast majority of his runs this season have been plundered within the first six overs, emphasising his fearless approach and unique capability to dismantle top-tier international bowling attacks early on to snatch momentum away from the opposition.

By reaching this milestone, the teenage sensation has officially surpassed modern T20 titans like David Warner, Travis Head, and Virat Kohli for the most powerplay runs in a single IPL season. Sooryavanshi’s current powerplay tally stands at an astonishing 521 runs, scored at a blistering strike rate of 233.63. It remains a mind-boggling statistical feat for a 15-year-old playing in the world's most competitive T20 league, and the young opener looks hungrier than ever to convert his start into a massive match-winning total tonight.

Sooryavanshi ended up cracking a blistering 47-ball 96 to help RR post a big total of 214/6.