In a remarkable display of batting prowess, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 97 runs off just 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL eliminator, breaking Chris Gayle's record for the most sixes in a single IPL season with 12 sixes. This performance brought his season total to 65 sixes, surpassing Gayle's previous record of 59 set in 2012. Sooryavanshi's innings included five fours and showcased a strike rate of over 334, demonstrating his explosive batting style. He has now scored 680 runs in 15 innings this season, averaging 45.33, with a strike rate of 242.85. His achievement also includes being the first player to hit 10-plus sixes in three different innings this season. Additionally, Sooryavanshi's performance in the powerplay has set a new record with 490 runs, overtaking David Warner's previous record. His contributions were crucial in leading Rajasthan Royals to a total of 243 runs, ultimately eliminating Sunrisers Hyderabad from the tournament. Chris Gayle praised Sooryavanshi's talent, calling him a 'new six machine' and expressing confidence that he will achieve even greater milestones in the future.