Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Approaches IPL Sixes Record
Sooryavanshi 6 sixes away from Abhishek Sharma's massive IPL record
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricketer for Rajasthan Royals, is just six sixes away from breaking Abhishek Sharma's record for most sixes by an Indian batter in a single IPL season. Sooryavanshi has scored 400 runs in IPL 2026, showcasing impressive performance with a strike rate of 238.09.
- 01Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is six sixes away from breaking the IPL record held by Abhishek Sharma.
- 02Sooryavanshi has scored 400 runs in nine matches during IPL 2026.
- 03He has a strike rate of 238.09 and includes a century in his performance.
- 04At 15, he has hit 99 sixes in T20s, the highest before turning 20.
- 05One more six will give him a record of 100 sixes before age 20.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old sensation from Rajasthan Royals, is on the brink of breaking a significant record in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Currently, he is just six sixes away from surpassing Abhishek Sharma's record of 42 sixes in a single IPL season, set during the 2024 IPL. Sooryavanshi has made 400 runs in nine matches this season, with an impressive average of 44.44 and a striking strike rate of 238.09. His performance includes a century and two fifties, with a best score of 103. Additionally, he has hit 37 sixes and 34 fours so far. If he hits one more six, he will become the first player to reach 100 sixes in T20s before turning 20, a milestone that may stand for generations. His overall IPL career since last year totals 652 runs in 16 innings, averaging 40.75 with a strike rate of 224.82.
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Sooryavanshi's potential record-breaking performance could inspire young cricketers and increase interest in IPL matches.
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