{"id":12061,"date":"2026-05-24T23:42:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T23:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/sooryavanshi-sets-world-record-but-struggles-vs-mi-at-wankhede"},"modified":"2026-05-24T23:42:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T23:42:34","slug":"sooryavanshi-sets-world-record-but-struggles-vs-mi-at-wankhede","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/sooryavanshi-sets-world-record-but-struggles-vs-mi-at-wankhede","title":{"rendered":"Sooryavanshi Sets World Record, But Struggles vs MI at Wankhede"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rajasthan Royals\u2019 batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced plenty of headlines at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2026, even though the teenager\u2019s innings against Mumbai Indians didn\u2019t go to plan. In a game that Rajasthan had to win, Sooryavanshi walked in with the spotlight firmly on him\u2014only to register a rare struggle, ending on four runs off six deliveries as Deepak Chahar got the breakthrough. Still, the knock mattered beyond the scoreboard, because it helped Sooryavanshi cross a landmark total that set a new mark for teenage run-getters in T20 cricket.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Sooryavanshi scored 4 runs off 6 balls versus Mumbai Indians and was dismissed by Deepak Chahar.<\/li>\n<li>His season total rose from 579 to 583, taking him to the most runs ever by a teenager in a single T20 tournament or series.<\/li>\n<li>He overtook Devdutt Padikkal\u2019s previous benchmark of 580 runs, set during Karnataka\u2019s 2019\/20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign.<\/li>\n<li>Across IPL 2026 so far, Sooryavanshi has 583 runs in 14 matches at an average of 41.64 and a strike rate of 232.27, including 1 hundred and 3 fifties.<\/li>\n<li>Rajasthan Royals clinched the final playoff place with a 30-run win over Mumbai Indians, finishing with 16 points.<\/li>\n<li>RR will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator on May 27.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Sooryavanshi\u2019s milestone despite a tough day<\/h2>\n<p>In the must-win IPL 2026 encounter at the Wankhede Stadium, expectations for Sooryavanshi were enormous. With a reputation built on boundary-hitting and the ability to turn starts into big scores, fans were anticipating a rapid fifty\u2014possibly even another hundred\u2014from the teenage batter. Instead, the innings proved difficult.<\/p>\n<p>After coming to the crease, Sooryavanshi managed only 4 runs from six balls before his stay was cut short. Deepak Chahar was the bowler who delivered the dismissal, ensuring the knock would not become the kind of big score Rajasthan needed on the day.<\/p>\n<h2>The teenage record that changed the story<\/h2>\n<p>Even with that short outing, Sooryavanshi\u2019s overall tally moved upward in a way that will be remembered. Before the match against Mumbai Indians, he had already accumulated 579 runs in the season. His four-run contribution lifted his total to 583, securing a new T20 benchmark for the most runs by a teenager in one tournament or series.<\/p>\n<p>In doing so, he displaced Devdutt Padikkal, whose earlier record stood at 580 runs. Padikkal had set that mark while representing Karnataka during the 2019\/20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Rajasthan are focused on the playoffs<\/h2>\n<p>Sooryavanshi\u2019s performance this season has been a major reason Rajasthan have stayed in the hunt. In IPL 2026, he has played 14 matches and compiled 583 runs at an average of 41.64. His scoring rate has been equally eye-catching, registering 232.27, along with one century and three half-centuries.<\/p>\n<p>With Rajasthan Royals now confirmed for the playoffs, attention naturally shifts back to their star opener ahead of the next stage. RR are set to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator on May 27.<\/p>\n<h2>RR seal playoff berth as MI are beaten<\/h2>\n<p>Rajasthan Royals ensured their postseason qualification with a strong result over Mumbai Indians. They won by 30 runs, which secured the fourth and final playoff position with 16 points. The outcome had wider consequences as well, with Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders being eliminated after RR\u2019s victory.<\/p>\n<p>Now, the focus for Rajasthan is clear: build on their qualifying momentum and take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator on May 27, with Sooryavanshi again expected to play a central role\u2014this time with the bat aiming to reflect his season form rather than his brief off day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rajasthan Royals\u2019 batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced plenty of headlines at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2026, even though the teenager\u2019s innings against Mumbai Indians&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":12060,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi Hits Milestone, Struggles vs MI","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"IPL 2026 buzz: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes a world record 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