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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Becomes Youngest Player to Win IPL 2026 Orange Cap
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Wins Orange Cap In IPL 2026
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old from Samastipur, won the Orange Cap in IPL 2026 while playing for Rajasthan Royals, scoring 776 runs in 16 matches. He is the youngest player to achieve this honor in IPL history, surpassing notable competitors like Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan.
- 01Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.03 in IPL 2026.
- 02He hit 63 fours and a record 72 sixes, including one century and five half-centuries.
- 03Shubman Gill finished second with 732 runs, while B Sai Sudharsan came third with 722 runs.
- 04Sooryavanshi is the youngest player ever to win the Orange Cap in IPL history.
- 05He is only the second Rajasthan Royals player to win the Orange Cap, following Jos Buttler in 2022.
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In IPL 2026, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from Samastipur made history by winning the Orange Cap while playing for Rajasthan Royals. He scored a remarkable 776 runs in 16 matches, achieving a strike rate of 237.03. His performance included one century and five half-centuries, alongside a record-breaking 72 sixes. Sooryavanshi's closest competitor, Shubman Gill of Gujarat Titans, secured second place with 732 runs. B Sai Sudharsan followed in third with 722 runs. This victory makes Sooryavanshi the youngest player to ever win the Orange Cap in IPL history, highlighting his exceptional talent at such a young age. He joins Jos Buttler as the only other Rajasthan Royals player to earn this accolade, further cementing his place in the franchise's history.
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Sooryavanshi's achievement may inspire young cricketers in India, particularly in Samastipur.
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