{"id":13841,"date":"2026-06-02T06:43:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T06:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/lalit-modi-hails-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-as-future-global-cricket-superstar"},"modified":"2026-06-02T06:43:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T06:43:16","slug":"lalit-modi-hails-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-as-future-global-cricket-superstar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/lalit-modi-hails-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-as-future-global-cricket-superstar","title":{"rendered":"Lalit Modi Hails Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as Future Global Cricket Superstar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>IPL founder and former chairman Lalit Modi has thrown his full weight behind Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after an eye-catching IPL 2026 campaign, insisting the 15-year-old could rise to become the biggest global superstar in the sport\u2014possibly even surpassing the fame of major film celebrities.<\/p>\n<h2>Modi\u2019s blockbuster backing for Sooryavanshi<\/h2>\n<p>Speaking to Wisden after the conclusion of the 19th edition of the IPL, Modi added Sooryavanshi to the growing list of admirers who believe the young opener is destined for extraordinary heights. The former chairman pointed to the impact Sooryavanshi created across the season and made a bold, confidence-filled claim about his future in T20 cricket.<\/p>\n<p>Modi went as far as predicting a double century in the format, while also suggesting Sooryavanshi\u2019s celebrity could outgrow mainstream stardom.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Modi said he expects Sooryavanshi to score a double century in T20 cricket.<\/li>\n<li>He promised \u201cyou will make a 200\u201d and urged the youngster not to let money affect his mindset.<\/li>\n<li>Modi added that Sooryavanshi could become the number one superstar on the planet, bigger than Hollywood and Bollywood stars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why IPL 2026 became a defining \u201cseason to remember\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>At just 15 years old, Sooryavanshi rewrote expectations during IPL 2026. Wearing the Rajasthan Royals jersey as an opener, he dominated the competition so thoroughly that his run was described as a truly generational \u201cseason to remember.\u201d His performances were not only headline-worthy, but also historically significant.<\/p>\n<p>Sooryavanshi finished as the tournament\u2019s youngest Orange Cap winner and also earned the Most Valuable Player (MVP) honour in IPL history. Along the way, he broke several long-standing records, turning his fearless approach and unusual composure into a season-long talking point across the cricketing world.<\/p>\n<h2>The numbers behind the Orange Cap and MVP run<\/h2>\n<p>Sooryavanshi\u2019s statistical output stood out even in a league known for big totals. From the impact charts to strike-rate domination, his IPL 2026 figures underlined why he drew praise from across the game, including former players and experts calling him a generational talent.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Orange Cap:<\/strong> Finished as the tournament leading run-scorer with 776 runs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>MVP:<\/strong> Topped the tournament\u2019s impact charts with 436.5 points.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emerging Player of the Season:<\/strong> Named the standout young talent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Super Striker of the Season:<\/strong> Delivered a strike rate of 237.30.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Super Sixes of the Season:<\/strong> Hit 72 sixes, a record-breaking number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Across 16 matches, he amassed 776 runs at an average of 48.50. His strike rate was also the highest ever registered by any Orange Cap winner across the IPL\u2019s 19-year history. 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