Vaibhav Sooryavanshi kept rewriting the IPL record books as Rajasthan Royals’ batter added another standout achievement during their 2026 clash with Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday. Playing at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, the 15-year-old smashed the milestone of becoming the youngest player to reach 500 runs in a single IPL season, adding to what has already been a sensational campaign.
Key takeaways
- Sooryavanshi became the youngest batter to score 500 runs in an IPL season during Rajasthan’s match against Lucknow Super Giants.
- The record was previously held by Rishabh Pant, who reached the mark in 2018 for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals).
- In the same innings, Sooryavanshi struck a half-century from just 23 balls, featuring 6 fours and 4 sixes.
- Lucknow posted 220/5, driven by Mitchell Marsh’s 57-ball 96.
- Rajasthan’s leg-spinner Yash Raj Punja took 2 wickets, finishing with figures of 2/35.
Sooryavanshi’s landmark IPL season
Sooryavanshi’s run tally has turned this IPL into a personal highlight reel. During the Jaipur contest, he not only continued his rapid scoring, but also crossed 500 runs to become the youngest batter to do so in the league’s history. The previous benchmark belonged to Rishabh Pant, who achieved the same feat in 2018 while representing Delhi Daredevils, a franchise that later became Delhi Capitals.
His impact was immediate and aggressive. Sooryavanshi reached a fifty off only 23 deliveries, striking 6 fours and 4 sixes in the process. The innings underlined why a growing section of fans and cricket observers have begun pushing for his progression into higher honours, including a possible senior-team call-up.
Growing demand for a senior India chance
Sooryavanshi’s profile has continued to rise beyond the IPL. He was recently named in the India A squad for an upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka, a move that signals his steady climb through the national pathway. In addition, a number of former cricketers have urged the BCCI to consider him for an India debut in the near future.
Lucknow’s big total: Marsh’s 96 powers 220/5
Earlier in the same match, Lucknow Super Giants set the tone with a commanding batting display. Mitchell Marsh played a decisive knock, smashing 96 off 57 balls to help his side reach 220 for five against Rajasthan Royals.
When Lucknow were sent in to bat, Marsh struck at full throttle from the start. He shared a solid foundation with opener Josh Inglis, who made 60 off 29 deliveries, as the pair combined for 109 runs from 50 balls in the early surge.
As the innings entered its final phase, captain Rishabh Pant joined in to accelerate the scoring. Marsh and Pant then added 64 runs off 42 balls, taking the pressure firmly onto the Royals as the target climbed to a challenging height.
Rajasthan’s response and Punja’s strike
Rajasthan, chasing the total, did receive breakthroughs, but Lucknow’s momentum proved difficult to fully slow. Leg-spinner Yash Raj Punja stood out for RR by removing two batters, ending with figures of 2/35.
