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RR's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Scripts History; Fastest to 100 T20I Sixes

Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripted history by becoming the fastest batter to reach 100 sixes in men's T20I, achieving the feat in just 29 innings and 514 balls. He accomplished this milestone during an IPL clash against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur, smashing a six off the first ball he faced from Mohammed Siraj. Sooryavanshi has been the leading run-scorer for RR in the 2026 season, amassing 440 runs at an average of 40.00 and a strike rate of 236.55. In the match, GT posted a massive 229/4, powered by fifties from Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, along with a late flourish from Washington Sundar.

Key Points: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Fastest to 100 Sixes in T20I

  • Fastest to 100 sixes in men's T20I in 29 innings
  • Achieved milestone in just 514 balls
  • Leading run-scorer for RR in 2026 IPL with 440 runs at strike rate 236.55
  • GT posted 229/4 with Gill's 84 and Sudharsan's 55
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RR's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts history; Becomes fastest batter to slam 100 sixes in T20I

Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes the fastest batter to hit 100 sixes in men's T20I, achieving the milestone in just 29 innings and 514 balls.

"Facing Mohammed Siraj, Sooryavanshi began aggressively, launching the very first delivery he faced for a massive six over long-on. - Match Report"

Jaipur, May 9

Rajasthan Royals 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripted history in men's T20 history, shattering records by becoming the fastest and youngest player to reach 100 sixes, in just 29 innings.

He also set a record for the fastest player to reach the milestone in terms of balls faced, getting there in just 514 deliveries.

RR's young batting sensation achieved this feat in his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Jaipur on Saturday night.

Facing Mohammed Siraj, Sooryavanshi began aggressively, launching the very first delivery he faced for a massive six over long-on.

He maintained his attacking intent throughout the powerplay, racing to 36 off just 16 balls with three fours and three sixes in a blistering cameo at the top of the order. However, Siraj eventually struck back to have the final word in an entertaining duel.

Sooryavanshi has been the leading run-scorer for Rajasthan Royals in the 2026 IPL season, amassing 440 runs in 11 innings at an impressive average of 40.00 and a blistering strike rate of 236.55. His tally includes one century and two half-centuries.

Coming to the match, fluent fifties from captain Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, along with a late flourish from Washington Sundar, guided GT to a massive 229/4 in 20 overs against RR at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday.

Put in to bat by RR's stand-in captain Yashasvi Jaiswal, stepping in for the injured Riyan Parag, the Titans were propelled to a 200+ total by fifties from captain Gill (84 off 44 balls), Sudharsan (55 off 36 balls) and a late cameo of 37* off 20 balls from Sundar.

- ANI

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Priya S
Absolutely thrilled to see such fearless batting from a youngster! 100 sixes in just 29 innings is unbelievable. But I hope he doesn't get too carried away with the T20 mindset - we need to preserve his technique for longer formats. The real test will be how he handles pressure in internationals. Still, what a talent! 🇮🇳🏏
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David E
Record-breaking stuff from Sooryavanshi! But GT's 229/4 shows there's work to do for RR's bowlers. Gill's captaincy knock was masterful too - 84 off 44 is no joke. This IPL keeps producing incredible talent from all sides.
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Harsh A
Yes, great hitting, but let's not get too hyped. 440 runs at 40 avg is good but he's playing on flat IPL pitches with small boundaries. Let's see how he performs on a seaming track in England or on a slow Chennai pitch. Also, why was Yashasvi Jaiswal captaining? Where was Sanju Samson? 🧐
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Neha E
You know what? I love seeing young Indian batters fearlessly going after bowlers. Vaibhav is reminding me of a young Yuvraj Singh with that swagger. But I also hope he learns when to be defensive. A strike rate of 236 is insane but can't be sustainable forever. Wishing him a long career! 💛💙
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James A
Impressive achievement for a 15-year-old! But I'm more amazed by the depth of talent in Indian cricket right now. From Vaibhav to Jaiswal to Gill

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