Vaibhav Suryavanshi IPL 2026 Stats: Runs, Highest Score, Strike Rate, Sixes After RR vs MI

Rajasthan Royals locked horns with Mumbai Indians in Match 13 of IPL 2026 in what turned into a high-intensity contest despite rain reducing the match to 11 overs per side. With shortened conditions forcing aggressive cricket from the outset, both teams entered the game knowing momentum would be crucial in the powerplay.

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya opted to bowl first after winning the toss, hoping his experienced bowling attack could restrict Rajasthan Royals early. However, Rajasthan's top order had other plans, launching an aggressive charge that immediately put the bowlers under pressure.

The standout moment of the innings came in the fifth over, when Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 39 runs off just 14 balls, taking the attack to Shardul

Thakur before eventually being caught by Tilak Varma. The young southpaw left his rivals awestruck with his fearless strokeplay, as no Mumbai Indians bowler seemed capable of slowing him down. Even Hardik Pandya tried rotating his bowlers and field placements, but Suryavanshi continued to dominate the early exchanges with remarkable confidence.

His explosive knock set the tone for Rajasthan Royals, giving the innings early momentum in a shortened contest where every run carried added significance.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi RR vs MI Match Score Snapsho

• Vaibhav Suryavanshi - 39 (14 balls)
• Dismissal: Caught by Tilak Varma off Shardul Thakur
• Key Moment: Explosive fifth over shifted momentum to RR

Who is Vaibhav Suryavanshi?

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was born on March 27, 2011, in Tajpur, Samastipur district, Bihar.

Suryavanshi's cricketing journey began at the tender age of four, under the guidance of his father.

He has played for the India U-19 team and also represented Bihar in domestic tournaments before appearing on the big stage in the IPL.

The 15-year-old recently won the U-19 World Cup and showcased his batting might in the final.

A player to watch for the next two decades, Vaibhav will have his focus on the IPL 2026 season.

Player Profile

Full Name	Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Date of Birth	March 27, 2011
Birthplace	Tajpur, Samastipur, Bihar, India
Batting Style	Left-handed
Bowling Style	Slow left-arm orthodox
Role	Batter
IPL Team	Rajasthan Royals
IPL Debut	April 19, 2025 vs Lucknow Super Giants
Age at Debut	14 years and 23 days

Vaibhav Suryavanshi in IPL 2026

Vaibhav Suryavanshi started his IPL 2026 campaign with a sensational 15-ball half-century against Chennai Super Kings.

Match-by-Match Stats

• vs Chennai Super Kings: 52 off 17 balls (4 x 4s, 5 x 6s)

• vs Gujarat Titans: 31 off 18 balls (5 x 4s, 1 x 6s)
• vs Mumbai Teams : 39 of 14 balls ( 1 x 4, 5 x6)

Vaibhav Suryavanshi IPL 2026 Stats

Matches	Innings	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	Highest Score	Fifties	Centuries	Fours	Sixes
3	3	122	41.50	278.57	52 (vs CSK)	1	0	10	11

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Runs by IPL Seasons

Season	Runs
IPL 2025	251
IPL 2026	83

Vaibhav Suryavanshi IPL Career Stats

Matches	Innings	Runs	Highest Score	Average	Strike Rate	100s	50s	4s	6s
9	9	335	101 (vs GT, 2025)	37.22	213.38	1	2	27	30

Notable Achievements

• Youngest player to debut in IPL history at 14 years and 23 days.

• Hit a six off the first ball faced in IPL debut.

• Youngest player to score an IPL hundred.

• Second-fastest century in IPL history (35 deliveries).

• Scored a 17-ball half-century against Gujarat Titans - fastest in IPL 2025.

• Youngest player to score a half-century in IPL history.

• Scored a 35-ball century, becoming the youngest centurion in IPL history.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's rapid rise from domestic cricket to IPL stardom highlights his immense talent and fearless batting approach.

If he continues this trajectory, he could become one of the defining players of the next generation in the league.