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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Aims for IPL 2026 Glory with Rajasthan Royals

Young batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has declared winning the IPL 2026 trophy as his primary goal for the Rajasthan Royals. The 14-year-old made these remarks while attending the BCCI Naman Awards, where India's U-19 World Cup-winning team was honored. Sooryavanshi was the Player of the Match in the U-19 final, scoring a blistering 175 runs. He holds multiple records as the youngest player and centurion in IPL history.

Key Points: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Targets IPL 2026 Trophy for RR

  • Aims for IPL 2026 title
  • U-19 World Cup final hero
  • Youngest IPL player & centurion
  • Rs 1.1 crore RR signing
  • Fastest Indian IPL century
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"Goal is to win trophy this season": RR's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of IPL 2026

Young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sets his goal to win the IPL 2026 trophy for Rajasthan Royals after his U-19 World Cup heroics.

"The goal is to win the trophy for the team this season. - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi"

New Delhi, March 15

Young Indian batting sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, expressed his desire to win the 2026 Indian Premier League season for Rajasthan Royals and contribute as much as he can.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who plays for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL, attended the BCCI Naman Awards in New Delhi on Sunday, where the India Under-19 men's cricket team were honoured for their triumph in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026.

Speaking at the BCCI Naman Awards, 14-year-old Sooryavanshi said his goal in the 2026 IPL season is to win the trophy, and that he wants to contribute as much as possible to help the team achieve that.

"The goal is to win the trophy for the team this season. If we win the trophy, it will benefit the entire franchise as well as my own performance. My aim is to contribute as much as I can to help the team lift the trophy," Sooryavanshi said in a video posted by Star Sports on Instagram.

Sooryavanshi was the Player of the Match in the finals against England at the U-19 World Cup for his match-winning inning of 175 runs off 80 balls, comprising 15 fours and sixes each, reaching his century in 55 balls, which is one of the fastest in U-19 World Cup history and helped india win the World Cup for the sixth time.

During the IPL mega auction ahead of the 2025 season, he secured a deal worth Rs 1.1 crore with Rajasthan Royals, making him the youngest IPL player ever.

Sooryavanshi also holds the record for the youngest debutant in the IPL at just 14 years and 23 days, the youngest to hit a century in the IPL in just 35 balls against Gujarat Giants in the 2025 season, becoming the fastest Indian to hit a hundred, surpassing Yusuf Pathan's record.

- ANI

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Sarah B
It's incredible to see such confidence at 14. The pressure of the IPL is immense, but his World Cup performance shows he thrives on the big stage. Wishing him and RR all the best!
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Rohit P
Love the ambition! But let's not put too much pressure on the boy. He's just 14. The goal should be consistent performance and learning from seniors like Samson and Buttler. The trophy will come if the process is right.
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Priya S
Fastest Indian century in IPL at 14? Breaking Yusuf Pathan's record? That's insane talent. Hope the management protects him and doesn't burn him out. Future of Indian cricket looks bright with such players.
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Michael C
As a cricket fan, it's exciting to see prodigies emerge. However, I respectfully worry about the long-term impact. The physical and mental toll of professional cricket at such a young age can be significant. I hope his support system is strong.
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Kavya N
His innings in the U19 final was simply magical. If he brings even 70% of that firepower to RR, they will be unstoppable. The other teams must be planning how to get him out already! 😄

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