Vaibhav Sooryavanshi kept rewriting the record books in IPL 2026, producing a stunning display of power as Rajasthan Royals posted a commanding total against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 15-year-old batter struck the most sixes by an Indian in a single innings in the tournament’s history, launching 12 maximums en route to a blistering 103 off 37 balls. The knock not only set a new benchmark for Indian batters in IPL, but also propelled the Royals to 228 for 6 after they elected to bat first.
Sooryavanshi’s record-setting innings
- Sooryavanshi smashed 12 sixes in his innings of 103 off 37 balls, marking the highest number of sixes by an Indian in a single IPL innings.
- That total of 12 maximums surpassed the previous record of 11 sixes jointly held by Murali Vijay and Sooryavanshi himself, which he had achieved earlier in a 2025 innings against Gujarat Titans.
- His feat also put him ahead of several notable IPL one-innings boundary counts, with Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma having all managed 10 sixes in an IPL innings.
The impact of his spell was immediate and relentless. After Sunrisers Hyderabad chose to bowl first, Sooryavanshi took on Praful Hinge from the outset, hammering four straight sixes in the opening over to announce his intent.
How Rajasthan built the 228
- Rajasthan lost Yashasvi Jaiswal early, but Sooryavanshi quickly found a reliable partner in Dhruv Jurel.
- The duo combined for a pivotal 112-run partnership for the second wicket, helping the Royals keep a high-tempo chase of runs.
- Jurel provided measured support with a composed 51 off 35 balls, striking a balance that kept the scoring rate steady while Sooryavanshi continued to attack.
- Sooryavanshi brought up his half-century in only 15 balls during the powerplay, continuing to dominate the bowling with fearless strokeplay.
- He then raced to his second IPL hundred in just 36 deliveries, finishing the innings with five fours and 12 towering sixes.
- After Sooryavanshi was dismissed for 103, late momentum from Donovan Ferreira helped Rajasthan clear the 200-run mark with ease.
- Rajasthan ultimately finished their 20 overs on 228 for 6.
With a century powered by twelve maximums, Sooryavanshi’s innings stood at the centre of the Royals’ total, setting up a tough challenge for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
