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IPL: Sooryavanshi Sets New Record for Most Sixes in a Single Season
IPL: 15-year-old Sooryavanshi breaks Gayle's record for most sixes
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In a stunning performance, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals scored 97 runs off 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in an IPL season with 65. His performance helped RR eliminate SRH and advance to Qualifier 2.
- 01Sooryavanshi hit 12 sixes in his innings, surpassing Gayle's previous record of 59 sixes in a single IPL season.
- 02He scored a total of 680 runs in 15 innings this season, averaging 45.33 with a strike rate of 242.85.
- 03Sooryavanshi is the youngest player to score over 600 runs in an IPL season, achieving this milestone at just 15 years old.
- 04His performance included the most runs scored in the powerplay during an IPL season, totaling 490 runs.
- 05Rajasthan Royals will face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 after eliminating SRH.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricketer for Rajasthan Royals, made headlines in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a remarkable 97 runs off just 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). This performance not only led RR to victory but also allowed Sooryavanshi to break Chris Gayle's long-standing record for the most sixes in a single IPL season, hitting a total of 65 sixes. His innings featured 12 sixes and five fours, showcasing an exceptional strike rate of over 334. Throughout the season, he accumulated 680 runs at an average of 45.33, including a century and four fifties. Sooryavanshi's achievement makes him the youngest player to surpass 600 runs in an IPL season, a feat previously unseen in T20 history. With this victory, Rajasthan Royals advanced to Qualifier 2, where they will compete against Gujarat Titans for a chance to reach the final.
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Sooryavanshi's performance has energized the Rajasthan Royals and their fan base, increasing their chances of winning the IPL.
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