Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Aims to Break Chris Gayle’s T20 Record with Double Century
‘I Want to Break Gayle’s Record’: RR Star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Sets Sights on T20 Double Century (WATCH)

Image: Asianet Newsable
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at just 15, is determined to surpass Chris Gayle's T20 record of 175 runs. After a stellar IPL season, he aims for a double century, showcasing remarkable power-hitting and maturity beyond his years.
- 01Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the first Indian to hit 50 sixes in a single IPL season.
- 02He is the youngest player to record a century in T20 history and the second fastest to an IPL century.
- 03Sooryavanshi has scored 583 runs in IPL 2026, averaging 41.64 with a strike rate of 232.27.
- 04Chris Gayle's record of 175 runs has stood since 2013, setting a high benchmark in T20 cricket.
- 05Sooryavanshi’s aggressive batting style has drawn comparisons to Gayle, both being left-handed openers.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old batting prodigy from the Rajasthan Royals, is setting his sights on breaking Chris Gayle's long-standing T20 record of 175 runs. After a sensational IPL debut season, where he scored a record 101 runs against the Gujarat Titans, Sooryavanshi has quickly become a formidable presence in T20 cricket. He has already made history as the first Indian to hit 50 sixes in a single IPL season and is the youngest player to achieve a T20 century. In a recent episode of Kevin Pietersen’s 'The Switch', Sooryavanshi expressed his ambition to score a double century, stating, “I want to break his record and score 200.” With 583 runs in IPL 2026 alone, including a century and two fifties, Sooryavanshi's performance reflects his potential to challenge Gayle's record. His explosive batting and strategic gameplay have positioned him as one of the most exciting young talents in cricket today.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Sooryavanshi's performance could inspire young cricketers and boost interest in T20 cricket.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you think Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can break Chris Gayle's T20 record?
Connecting to poll...
More about Rajasthan Royals

Vinay Kumar Predicts RCB's Success in IPL with Team Cohesion
Ndtv • May 25, 2026

Kumar Sangakkara Endorses Riyan Parag as Rajasthan Royals Captain Ahead of IPL 2026 Playoffs
Asianet Newsable • May 25, 2026

Former India Cricketer Criticizes Riyan Parag's Comments on Fitness and Mental Toughness
The Indian Express • May 25, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.





