In a thrilling IPL 2026 Eliminator match, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals (RR) made headlines by scoring 97 runs off just 29 balls, hitting a remarkable 12 sixes. This performance not only propelled him to the top of the run-scorers' table with 680 runs, but also broke Chris Gayle's record for the most sixes in a single IPL season. Sooryavanshi is currently 28 runs ahead of second-placed B Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans (GT) and third-placed Shubman Gill, both of whom still have matches left in the tournament. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is in sixth place with 600 runs. On the bowling side, Jofra Archer showcased his talent by taking 3 wickets for 17 runs against Mumbai Indians and 3 for 58 against SRH, proving crucial in RR's efforts to stay in the tournament. With more games to come, the competition for the Orange Cap is heating up as the season progresses.