In IPL 2026, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals emerged as a standout performer, showcasing his talent with a stunning 36-ball century and a 29-ball 97 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). His remarkable season culminated in a total of 776 runs across 16 matches, boasting a phenomenal strike rate exceeding 237. Sooryavanshi not only broke Chris Gayle's long-standing record for the most sixes in a single season, hitting 72 maximums, but also secured five prestigious awards at the IPL 2026 final, including the Orange Cap for being the highest run-scorer and the Most Valuable Player award. SRH's Liam Livingstone praised Sooryavanshi's exceptional batting skills, noting his clean hitting and impressive growth throughout the tournament. Despite being bought for Rs 13 crore, Livingstone's participation was limited to just two games, contrasting sharply with Sooryavanshi's explosive performances that have set new benchmarks in the league.