Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the young batting sensation, showcased his extraordinary talent during IPL 2026, finishing as the leading run-scorer with 776 runs at an impressive average of 48.50 and a strike rate of 237.30. His performance included one century and five half-centuries, earning him the prestigious Orange Cap. Sooryavanshi also broke the record for most sixes in a season, hitting 72, surpassing Chris Gayle's previous record. Despite the Rajasthan Royals' exit in Qualifier 2, he dominated the awards ceremony, receiving accolades such as Most Valuable Player and Emerging Player of the Season. In a light-hearted moment, former cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin noted that Sooryavanshi missed the award for most fours. Sooryavanshi expressed his ambition to excel in Test cricket, emphasizing that he has been practicing with a red ball. Former India chief selector MSK Prasad praised Sooryavanshi as a