Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Becomes Youngest IPL Player to Score 500 Runs
'Still Watch Cartoons': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Makes Big 'Habit' Revelation - Video
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricketer from the Rajasthan Royals, made history by becoming the youngest player to score 500 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during a match against the Lucknow Super Giants. He also shared that he still enjoys watching cartoons before matches, balancing childhood habits with his growing stardom.
- 01Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the youngest cricketer to score 500 runs in IPL history.
- 02He achieved this milestone during a match against the Lucknow Super Giants.
- 03Sooryavanshi broke the previous record held by Glenn Maxwell for the fastest 500 runs.
- 04Despite his success, he maintains a childhood habit of watching cartoons before matches.
- 05His comments on balancing childhood and cricket have gone viral on social media.
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During the IPL 2026 match against the Lucknow Super Giants, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricketer for the Rajasthan Royals, became the youngest player to score 500 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He also set a record for the fastest 500 runs based on balls faced, surpassing the previous record held by Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell. In a light-hearted post-match interview, Sooryavanshi revealed that he still enjoys watching cartoons before games, saying, “Even today I watch cartoons before every match, but focus is on the game too.” His candid remarks resonated with fans and quickly went viral, highlighting the unique balance he maintains between his childhood and burgeoning cricket career. Sooryavanshi expressed optimism about future matches, stating, “I will do well in the next match. We took two points and we will move towards the playoffs.”
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Sooryavanshi's achievement inspires young athletes, showing that success in sports can coexist with childhood interests.
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