Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has etched his name in IPL history by winning the Orange Cap for the 2026 season, scoring a remarkable 776 runs in 16 innings. At just 15 years old, he becomes the youngest player to achieve this feat, surpassing the previous record held by Sai Sudharsan. Despite his team, the Rajasthan Royals, being eliminated in Qualifier 2, Sooryavanshi's performance was unmatched, with a strike rate of 237.31 and a record-breaking 72 sixes, outpacing Chris Gayle's previous record of 59 sixes in a single season. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has lauded Sooryavanshi's exceptional talent, noting his impressive wrist work and ability to read the game. Tendulkar emphasized the importance of maintaining a solution-oriented approach as Sooryavanshi progresses in his career, encouraging him to stay true to himself amidst the pressures of professional cricket.