By Devadyuti Das | Updated: May 27, 2026 11:00 AM IST
In these collection of pictures, we find out all about some of the most incredible records achieved by Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of IPL 2026 Eliminator vs Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is youngest-ever player in Indian Premier League. Sooryavanshi made his debut at 14 years of age in IPL 2025 season.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is fastest to hit 50 sixes in IPL. He achieved this feat in 15 matches, six matches less than previous record-holder Chris Gayle.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is first Indian to hit over 50 sixes in a IPL season. He has already hit 53 sixes in IPL 2026 season.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit the fastest century by an Indian in IPL off only 35 balls against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. He broke the record of Yusuf Pathan, who hit 37-ball century against Mumbai Indians.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi broke record of most sixes in an innings in IPL when he hit 12 sixes in his century against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026. He broke record of Murali Vijay, who hit 11 sixes against Rajasthan Royals.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has hit 42 off his 53 sixes against pace bowlers in IPL 2026. He brokes records of Chris Gayle and Andre Russell, who had hit 40 sixes against pacers in IPL 2012 and IPL 2019 season.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was retained for Rs 1.1 crore by Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026 season. Sooryavanshi has hit 37 sixes in the powerplay; no other batter has 30 sixes in the first six overs of any IPL season.