Young Player Who Broke Chris Gayle’s Record

A new chapter was written in IPL 2026 Eliminator as 15 year old Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a sensational performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad. SRH won the toss and opted to field first, but Rajasthan got off to a flying start with Vaibhav leading the charge in explosive fashion.

In just six overs, Rajasthan Royals raced to 80 runs without losing a wicket. Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 60 runs off just 20 balls, including 2 fours and 8 sixes, while his partner Yashasvi Jaiswal supported him with 19 runs. His aggressive batting left the opposition bowlers struggling throughout the powerplay.

During this innings, Vaibhav also broke a long-standing IPL record held by Chris Gayle. He became the player with the most sixes in a single IPL season, reaching 60 sixes, surpassing Gayle’s 59 sixes set in 2012. The 15 year old’s achievement stunned the cricketing world and marked a historic moment in IPL history.