The IPL 2026 has given a new hero in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Indian cricket. At the age of just 15, the Rajasthan Royals teenage sensation is playing fearless cricket and breaking records almost every match. And now the cricket fraternity across the world is calling Vaibhav the next big superstar of Indian cricket.
On Wednesday, May 27, Vaibhav played another unbelievable knock in the IPL 2026 Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad in New Chandigarh. The teenager completely destroyed the SRH bowling attack with his powerful hitting as he smashed 97 runs in only 29 balls.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi destroys SRH with explosive knock as Rajasthan Royals enter IPL 2026 Qualifier 2
SRH bowlers had no answers as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi entertained the crowd with nonstop sixes all around the ground. The left-handed batter hammered 12 huge sixes and five boundaries during his explosive innings. During this stunning knock, Vaibhav also created history.
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Vaibhav broke Chris Gayle’s all-time IPL record for most sixes in a single season. Gayle had smashed 59 sixes in IPL 2012, but the RR teenager has surpassed him with 65 sixes in IPL 2026.
Well, Rajasthan Royals defeated SRH by 47 runs on the back of the left-handed batter’s breathtaking knock in the IPL 2026 Eliminator, and entered Qualifier 2, where they will face Gujarat Titans on May 29 for a place in the final against RCB.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ready for T20I and ODI: Mohammad Kaif
Meanwhile, former India batter Mohammad Kaif has made a huge statement about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Kaif believes that the teenager is already ready to play international cricket for India. Surprisingly, he said that Vaibhav is ready to play both T20I and ODI formats for India because of the way he attacks bowlers during the powerplay.
Kaif has reckoned that Vaibhav’s six-hitting ability can become even more dangerous in ODI cricket, where field restrictions help aggressive batters.
Mohammad Kaif said in a video: “Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can play two formats right now. ODI and T20. He can play ODI as well. He will also hit a lot of sixes in the first 10 overs in ODIs. So, I am looking at ODI, where 5 fielders are always up. And it doesn’t matter if the fielder is up. He is hitting long sixes.”
Kaif says Vaibhav’s domination changed his old-school thinking
The cricket pundit also admitted that Vaibhav has changed his thinking about giving chances to young players. Kaif explained, “I am looking at two formats. And I am saying this because I am an old-school guy. When I was coaching or was the captain for the team, I was against giving young players a chance so soon. I said, keep him for a year or two. He will see. He will sit in the dugout. He will learn a bit. But the way Vaibhav is playing, I have to change my thinking and words.”
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He was really impressed with Vaibhav’s fearless batting against world-class bowlers. The RR youngster, who has amassed 680 runs so far, has attacked big names like Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar without showing any fear this season.
Kaif signed off by saying, “You see, he is not leaving any bowler, whether it is Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada, or Bhuvneshwar Kumar.”
Vaibhav @Vaibhavsooryava is ready for ODI format as well @MohammadKaif #ipl pic.twitter.com/US6SRIYzCx
— Ravish Bisht (@ravishbofficial) May 28, 2026
