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What records has 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set in IPL 2026?

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has hit a 36-ball century, become the fastest to 1,000 T20 runs, and leads the chart for most T20 sixes as a teenager at age 15.

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36-ball centuryThird fastest IPL hundred ever, second fastest by Sooryavanshi himself
Fastest to 1,000 T20 runsReached the milestone in 473 balls, faster than Mitchell Owen (533) and Andrew Symonds (558)
Youngest T20 centurionBecame youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket during last season's IPL
Most T20 sixes as teenagerLeads the chart for most sixes hit by a player aged 15
Second IPL centuryHis 36-ball 103 against SRH was his second century in IPL 2026

Century Records in IPL 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a remarkable 36-ball century against Sunrisers Hyderabad at his home ground in Jaipur. This was the third fastest IPL hundred in history, behind only Chris Gayle's 30-ball century in 2013 and Sooryavanshi's own 35-ball effort from the previous season. The 15-year-old struck 12 sixes and five fours in his explosive 103-run innings, demonstrating extraordinary power hitting and reaching his milestone with a six in the 15th over.

Speed Records in T20 Cricket

Sooryavanshi holds the record as the fastest player ever to reach 1,000 T20 runs, accomplishing the feat in just 473 balls. This surpasses previous record holders Mitchell Owen with 533 balls and Andrew Symonds with 558 balls. At 15 years old, he also leads the chart for most T20 sixes hit by a teenager, highlighting his extraordinary consistency in aggressive batting.

Historic Youth Milestone

The teenager became the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket history during the previous IPL season. His current form in IPL 2026 continues to build on that record-breaking achievement, with international cricketers and commentators drawing comparisons to elite young talents in other sports, including Barcelona's Lamine Yamal.

International Recognition

Pat Cummins praised Sooryavanshi as his new favourite player after witnessing his explosive batting display. England wicket-keeper Sam Billings commented that Sooryavanshi represents Lamine Yamal-level talent in professional sports. These accolades from established international cricketers underscore the exceptional nature of the teenager's performances in IPL 2026.

Sources

  1. IPL 2026 results: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, hits 36-ball ton but RR lose to SRH (bbc.com)
  2. IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi now has an Aussie fan; Pat Cummins says ‘my new favourite player’ - Watch (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
  3. ‘Sooryavanshi best 15-year-old sportsman ever, Lamine Yamal level talent’: ENG keeper totally mesmerised by the Indian | Cricket (hindustantimes.com)

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