Chris Gayle's Historic Record Broken by 15-Year-Old Phenom Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in IPL.
If we mention the term "chopping batters in the Indian Premier League (IPL)," the name that springs forward is that of the "Universe Boss" himself, Chris Gayle. Gayle's records were seemingly untouchable for more than 10 years. Until a 15-year-old genius wanted to rewrite the history of cricket, that is.
This is the " Vaibhav Sooryavanshi சாதனை" (The Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Record) that has been talking news and social media these days, posting unthinkable in the Eliminator match of the high-stakes IPL 2026 at the young age of 22.
A look at how this teen sensation broke the bowlers attack and made his name in the T20 history books.
Eclipsing the Universe Boss
Chris Gayle had bowled down a monumental 14-year-old challenge to batters around the world in 2012, with his standout performance of 59 sixes in a single IPL season.
Enter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The Rajasthan Royals bowler was in a dream season, when he faced the Eliminator round of the IPL 2026. He did his best explosive displays in the knockout stages, however. Sooryavanshi hit 12 jaw-dropping 6s in a single game, which was an impressive feat.
Those 12 maximums didn't only capture the hearts of the fans, they also took Gayle's record to a staggering 65 sixes, for his season total.
A Playoff Performance for the Ages!
Young players tend to play conservatively in pressure situations like an Eliminator match. However, Sooryavanshi went against the trend. He unleashed his powers and tied another IPL legend – Suresh Raina's record of fastest 50 in an IPL playoff game.
Sooryavanshi hit his 50 in a lightning 16 balls to leave the other bowlers spellbound as he shines in the brightest lights.
Making T20 History
Sooryavanshi's consistency is yet another facet of his performance this season, and it's remarkable for the age of a player. He left the Eliminator with the first time in cricket history that a teenager has scored more than 600 runs in one T20 tournament.
For comparison, international veterans who have been around for a while would likely find it hard to get over 600 runs in a two-month, franchise league. It is a miracle for a 15-year-old to do so with the world's best bowlers.
What’s Next?
The night of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a turning point in Rajasthan Royals' and Indian cricket's history. He has shown that age doesn't matter when it comes to raw talent and fearless execution.
The Rajasthan Royals will be up next in the playoffs of the IPL 2026, where all eyes will be on the 15-year-old superstar. There's little doubt about it: the Vaibhav Sooryavanshi era is here and we are just lucky to see it.
Sooryavanshi made history with his knock, let's see what you all think of it! Share your comments below!
