Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Becomes Youngest IPL Orange Cap Winner at 15
IPL 2026: Kohli's coach lauds 15-year-old Orange Cap winner Sooryavanshi
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at just 15 years old, has made history by winning the Orange Cap in IPL 2026, becoming the youngest player ever to achieve this feat. His outstanding performance included scoring 776 runs and setting multiple records, earning accolades such as Most Valuable Player and Emerging Player of the Season.
- 01Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won the Orange Cap at 15 years and 65 days, breaking the previous record held by Sudharsan.
- 02He scored 776 runs in IPL 2026 at a strike rate of 237.30, making him the highest run-scorer of the season.
- 03Sooryavanshi hit a record 72 sixes, surpassing long-standing IPL records.
- 04He reached 1,000 IPL runs in just 440 balls, the fastest time, and second fastest in terms of innings at 23.
- 05Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their second IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans in the final.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has made history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 by becoming the youngest player to win the Orange Cap at just 15 years and 65 days old. This remarkable achievement was celebrated by his childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, who described him as an 'extraordinary player.' Sooryavanshi had a stellar season with the Rajasthan Royals, scoring 776 runs at an impressive strike rate of 237.30 and hitting a record 72 sixes. He also claimed multiple awards, including Most Valuable Player and Emerging Player of the Season. Additionally, he reached the milestone of 1,000 IPL runs in record time, surpassing West Indies legend Andre Russell. In the IPL 2026 final, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured their second title by defeating the Gujarat Titans, with Virat Kohli scoring 75 runs to lead his team to victory.
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Sooryavanshi's success could inspire young cricketers in India, showcasing the potential of youth in professional sports.
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