Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returned to the IPL spotlight in 2026 with a landmark display for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on Saturday, rewriting T20 history and announcing himself in the biggest moments once again. The 15-year-old became the youngest player ever to reach 100 sixes in T20 cricket before turning 20, and he did it in a style that set the tone from ball one—an explosive start against Mohammed Siraj in a chase where Rajasthan were chasing a daunting 230.
Key takeaways
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a world record by becoming the youngest cricketer to hit 100 T20 sixes, achieving it before his 20th birthday.
- He reached the milestone in 514 balls, beating Kieron Pollard’s previous mark of 843 deliveries.
- The milestone came during Rajasthan’s chase of 230 against Gujarat Titans, with Sooryavanshi going for a massive six off Siraj on the first ball he faced.
- Sooryavanshi struck 36 off 16 balls at the top of the order, including three fours and three sixes.
- Mohammed Siraj ultimately removed him with a sharp dismissal, aided by Arshad Khan’s catch after a 146.6 kph delivery.
Sooryavanshi’s record: 100 T20 sixes before 20
Sooryavanshi’s 100th T20 six arrived as Rajasthan Royals pushed forward in their chase of 230 against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur. The teenage batter needed just 514 balls to reach the century of six-hitting, a dramatic acceleration that bettered Kieron Pollard’s long-standing requirement of 843 deliveries. While the number itself was historic, the manner in which he arrived there made the moment even louder—he faced Mohammed Siraj and immediately launched the very first ball he encountered for a big maximum over long-on.
There was no sense of caution or pressure in his approach, even though Rajasthan were chasing a large total. The youngster continued to press the advantage, attacking the GT bowling attack aggressively and moving to 36 runs from 16 balls. His brief but stunning burst included three fours and three sixes, underlining how quickly he could turn the momentum in T20 cricket.
Siraj strikes back as the chase becomes a contest
Despite the fireworks, the innings didn’t last uninterrupted. Mohammed Siraj produced a hostile short-ball effort clocked at 146.6 kph, forcing Sooryavanshi into a mistimed shot. Arshad Khan completed the catch, ending the teenager’s cameo and triggering a big reaction from Siraj, who celebrated loudly after dismissing the dangerous batter.
Why the milestone mattered: a repeat headline vs the same opponent
The achievement carried extra weight because of the opponent. Last season, Sooryavanshi had made the cricket world take notice with a sensational 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans. One year later, he once again delivered a headline-grabbing moment against the same franchise, this time through a historic six-hitting record rather than a century.
Rajasthan’s evening, however, remained challenging overall. Gujarat Titans posted 229/4, built on standout performances from Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, and even with GT in control, Sooryavanshi still found a way to create history with a single, decisive swing of the bat.
