The extraordinary record-breaking campaign of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has completely redefined power-hitting boundaries. Smashing his way into the history books for the Rajasthan Royals, his historic
feat on 17 May 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium highlights a masterclass in aggressive modern batting. In doing so, he eclipsed the previous Indian record of 42 sixes set by Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma in 2024. Entering the match against DC with 40 sixes, Sooryavanshi smashed 3 maximums during his 44-run blitz off 18 balls to set the new milestone. Across 11 matches this season, he has amassed 440 runs at a staggering strike rate of 236.55.
Facing a high-stakes away match against the Delhi Capitals, Sooryavanshi walked out with 40 sixes to his name this season. He went on a relentless rampage. He targeted premier Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc early, carting him into the square leg stands for his first maximum. In the 5th over, he welcomed debutant off-spinner Tripurana Vijay by hoisting a short delivery over deep mid-wicket to equal and then break the all-time Indian season record. His rapid-fire 44 runs off just 18 balls (including 5 fours and 3 sixes) launched RR into a dominant position during the Powerplay.
🚨 HISTORY FOR Rajasthan Royals 🚨 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (15) creates history — most sixes by an Indian in a single IPL season 👑🇮🇳🔥 pic.twitter.com/11prcMA7XL
— Sports Pulse (@MominSyed21193) May 17, 2026
Madhav Tiwari dismisses Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, ends onslaught for DC bowlers
Madhav Tiwari provided the critical breakthrough for the Delhi Capitals, dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for a blistering 46 off 21 balls to end his dangerous Powerplay onslaught. The Rajasthan Royals opener looked set for another massive score before Tiwari struck in the 8th over, leaving RR at 89/2 in 7.3 overs. Looking to continue his aggressive boundary-hitting spree, Sooryavanshi mistimed a delivery from Tiwari and was caught safely by David Miller. Before walking back to the dugout, the 15-year-old child prodigy cracked 5 fours and 3 sixes, operating at a fierce strike rate of 219.05 to leave the Capitals' bowling attack reeling early on.
Vaibhav sooryavanshi out ho gya badhiya khel rha tha 🥲#DCvsRR pic.twitter.com/a7WYeiuLGi
— Arjun Singh 🕉 (@Thakur_Sahab_21) May 17, 2026
This critical wicket cements the incredible week the 22-year-old medium-fast bowler from Madhya Pradesh is having. Plucked from obscurity by DC for just ₹40 Lakhs during the auction, Tiwari is quickly turning into Delhi's ultimate clutch asset. Just five days prior, he secured a match-winning Player of the Match award against the Punjab Kings by taking 2 wickets and sealing a tight run-chase with an 8-ball 18. Today, his tactical composure successfully provided the exact breakthrough his captain desperately needed.
