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Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shattered records in Qualifier 2, becoming the fastest to 1000 IPL runs, surpassing Andre Russell. Despite early wickets and a teammate's injury, the teenager's explosive 96 off 47 balls, featuring eight fours and seven sixes, propelled RR's innings and added to his historic IPL 2026 campaign.

Sai Sudharsan suffered another bizarre hit-wicket dismissal during Gujarat Titans’ IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 clash against Rajasthan Royals. Batting on 58, his bat slipped and hit the stumps while playing a shot off Brijesh Sharma. It was his second straight hit-wicket dismissal and third overall in IPL history, equalling Andre Russell and Shoaib Malik’s men’s T20 record.

Rajat Patidar has etched his name in IPL history, surpassing Chris Gayle for the third-fastest batter to 100 sixes. Achieving this milestone in just 933 deliveries, Patidar showcased his power-hitting prowess during a challenging chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His impactful innings, including a crucial six that secured RCB's top-two finish, highlights his growing importance for the team.

During a discussion on Sky Sports on the opening day of the first Test between England and New Zealand on Thursday, the idea of Sooryavanshi opening in Tests was raised.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s stunning IPL 2026 season continued with a blistering 97 off 29 balls against SRH, including 12 sixes. The 15-year-old broke Chris Gayle’s record for most sixes in a T20 tournament. Cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar, Andre Russell, Yuvraj Singh and Mohammed Kaif praised the RR star, who now has 680 runs and multiple IPL records this season.

If the question is which batter produced the most extreme combination of volume, speed and power across a single IPL season, the evidence points overwhelmingly in one direction. The IPL has seen bigger run tallies. It has seen cleaner six-hitters. What it had never seen before 2026 was a player score nearly 800 runs while striking at 237 and smashing 72 sixes. For 18 seasons, volume and violence existed separately. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi merged them, and that is why his IPL campaign 2026 may be one of the greatest batting seasons ever.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old, has won the IPL 2026 Orange Cap. He scored 776 runs at an astonishing average and strike rate. Sooryavanshi broke records for most sixes and fastest to 1,000 runs. His dominance in the powerplay was also remarkable. This season redefined teenage potential in the IPL.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi created IPL history by becoming the first Indian batter to hit 50 sixes in a single season. The 15-year-old smashed 93 off 38 balls, including 10 sixes, for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants. His explosive innings helped Rajasthan stay in the chase after Mitchell Marsh’s 96 powered LSG to 220/5.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has etched his name in IPL history, smashing Chris Gayle's 14-year-old record for most sixes in a season during the Eliminator. He also became the youngest to score 600 runs and the first to achieve this volume with a strike rate over 200. This season is truly one for the ages.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name in IPL history, becoming the first player to clinch five major individual awards in the 2026 season. Despite Rajasthan Royals missing the final, Sooryavanshi dominated, leading in runs with 776 and smashing a record 72 sixes. His stellar performance earned him the Orange Cap, MVP, Emerging Player, Super Striker, and Super Sixes awards.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues his sensational IPL 2026 run, smashing 93 off 38 balls against LSG. He became the youngest to 500 runs and set a new strike rate record. Sooryavanshi also broke the Indian six-hitting record for a season, reaching 53. His explosive innings powered Rajasthan's successful chase of 221.

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 96 off 47 balls in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 against Gujarat Titans, narrowly missing a century for the second consecutive knockout game. The 15-year-old equalled Glenn Maxwell's record for most dismissals in the 90s in a season and became the fastest to 1000 runs by balls faced.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name in IPL history with a blistering 97 off 29 balls in the 2026 Eliminator. The Rajasthan Royals opener shattered multiple records, including Chris Gayle's long-standing mark for most sixes in a season with 65. Sooryavanshi also set new benchmarks for powerplay runs and sixes in an innings, showcasing extraordinary talent.

Finn Allen's explosive batting continued as he smashed 10 sixes against Gujarat Titans, marking his second IPL innings with such a feat. The KKR opener narrowly missed a century with a blistering 93 off 35 balls, a new KKR record against GT. His aggressive play offers a significant boost to the defending champions' playoff hopes.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved a historic feat, becoming the fastest to 400 runs in an IPL season, needing just 167 balls. His explosive 43 off 16 deliveries set the stage for Rajasthan Royals' record chase of 223 against Punjab Kings. This remarkable performance cements his status as a rising star.

Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is on the verge of a major T20 milestone, needing just one six to reach 100 career sixes. He has already achieved several remarkable records this IPL season, including the fastest 400 runs and youngest to 1,000 T20 runs.

Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi humorously dismissed 'AI chip' allegations after a record-breaking IPL 2026 performance. He cheekily attributed his success to divine intervention. Sooryavanshi also became the fastest to 400 runs this season, showcasing his extraordinary talent and fearless batting.

Cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to amaze, with England cricketer Jos Buttler jokingly questioning if the 15-year-old prodigy is 'AI'. Sooryavanshi's witty 'God-gifted' reply to 'AI chip' theories has won hearts. Buttler lauded his fearless six-hitting against top bowlers, while Sooryavanshi rewrites IPL history, becoming the fastest to 400 runs.

Virat Kohli has achieved another IPL milestone, surpassing 300 sixes in the league. He now joins the elite club of Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma, becoming the third player to reach this mark. Kohli's remarkable consistency continues to etch his name in IPL history, further solidifying his legendary status.

Heinrich Klaasen continued his explosive run in IPL 2026, reaching a major milestone and joining an elite club alongside Chris Gayle and Andre Russell. The SRH star smashed a quickfire cameo against Delhi Capitals, capping a dominant batting display led by Abhishek Sharma’s stunning century.

Australia’s Tim David became the second-fastest to 1,000 IPL runs, reaching the mark in 560 balls during RCB’s clash against Delhi Capitals. Despite his milestone, RCB posted 175/8 and lost by six wickets. KL Rahul (57) and Tristan Stubbs (60*) led DC’s chase, while David Miller finished with late sixes to seal the win.

Varun Chakaravarthy achieved a historic 100 wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders, becoming the first Indian to do so for the franchise. Despite his personal milestone, KKR suffered another defeat against Gujarat Titans, who chased down 181 thanks to Shubman Gill's unbeaten 86. KKR remains winless, struggling at the bottom of the IPL 2026 standings.

The International League T20 (ILT20) will host its fifth season from November 22 to December 20, 2026, in Dubai. Organizers highlighted improved broadcast reach and attendance as successes of the recent schedule shift. The league also plans regional expansion through partnerships with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, aiming to strengthen cricket's ecosystem.

The International League T20 (ILT20) Season 4 achieved a global reach of 397 million unique viewers (TV + OTT) -- at a 7.49% increase as compared to Season 3. Broadcast syndication across mainstream sports channels had a strong impact on Season 4’s viewership.

Jos Buttler achieved a significant milestone, hitting his 600th six in T20 cricket. He joined an elite group of players with this achievement. Gujarat Titans secured a thrilling one-run victory over Delhi Capitals. KL Rahul's strong performance for Delhi was not enough to secure the win. The match saw impressive batting displays from both sides.

Andre Russell's IPL journey with KKR has concluded after he went unsold in the 2026 mini-auction. Head coach Abhishek Nayar expressed confidence in Indian talents Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh to fill the void left by the explosive all-rounder. Russell leaves behind a remarkable legacy of match-winning performances for the franchise.

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Abhishek Nayar addressed concerns about Cameron Green's bowling. He stated Green was acquired as a long-term prospect, not just for immediate impact. The team considered Green as a potential all-rounder if Andre Russell was unavailable. Nayar acknowledged that future circumstances can alter plans. He also expressed confidence in Varun Chakravarthy's return to form.

Kolkata has retired jersey number 12 in honor of long-time all-rounder Andre Russell, a rare tribute to an influential player. Russell, who was instrumental in their 2014 and 2024 title wins, now joins the support staff. His decade-long association saw him score over 2,600 runs and take 123 wickets, making him a select group of all-rounders in the tournament's history.