Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Sets New IPL Records with Stellar Performance
IPL: Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes Russell's record
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Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has broken several records in the IPL, scoring 97 runs in just 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He surpassed Andre Russell for most runs in a season by an uncapped player, totaling 680 runs with an impressive strike rate of 242.85.
- 01Sooryavanshi has scored 680 runs in 15 innings this season, averaging 45.33 with a strike rate of 242.85.
- 02He hit 12 sixes in a single innings, tying with Chris Gayle for the most instances of hitting 10-plus sixes in an IPL innings.
- 03Sooryavanshi has the most runs in the powerplay this season with 490, surpassing David Warner's previous record of 467 runs.
- 04He is the youngest player to score over 600 runs in an IPL season, breaking Yashasvi Jaiswal's record of 625 runs.
- 05His 97 runs is the second-highest score for Rajasthan Royals in IPL playoffs, following Jos Buttler's 106* in 2022.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old talent from Rajasthan Royals, has made headlines by breaking multiple records during the IPL season. In a recent match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, he scored a blistering 97 runs off just 29 balls, including five fours and an impressive twelve sixes, achieving a strike rate of over 334. This performance has helped him accumulate a total of 680 runs in the season, surpassing Andre Russell's previous record for most runs by an uncapped player. Sooryavanshi's season statistics are remarkable, with an average of 45.33 and a strike rate of 242.85, including a century and four fifties. He has also set a new benchmark for runs scored in the powerplay, with 490 runs, overtaking David Warner's record. Additionally, Sooryavanshi's ability to hit sixes has drawn comparisons to legends like Chris Gayle and Sanath Jayasuriya, as he continues to impress cricket fans and analysts alike with his explosive batting style.
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Sooryavanshi's performance has elevated the profile of young cricketers in the IPL, inspiring future talents.
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