New Delhi: It was another record-breaking night for teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who continues to redefine T20 batting at just 15 years old. rajasthan royals Prodigy becomes the fastest player in history to score 400 points in a single game indian premier league During the season, they scored just 167 goals against Kings XI Punjab to achieve this milestone.In the process, Sooryavanshi surpassed Andre Russell’s record of 188 balls set in 2019. The youngster surpassed this record with a staggering 21 deliveries, underlining his exceptional scoring pace in IPL 2026.
Sooryavanshi rewrites record books
Sooryavanshi’s latest milestone came in a 16-ball 43, which set the tone for Rajasthan Royals’ successful chase of 223. The left-hander walks into the field with intention, attacks immediately, hits boundaries at will and handles pace and bounce with ease.He started off aggressively, dismissing Arsdeep Singh before launching into an audacious knock on Rocky Ferguson, including a towering six that made the game exciting.Although his stay was short, his impact was huge. By the time he pulled away and caught up with Ashdeep, the foundations of the chase were firmly laid.
Fastest 400 runs in IPL season
- 167 balls – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 2026*
- 188 goals – Andre Russell, 2019
- 195 balls – Abhishek Sharma 2024
- 197 goals – Nicholas Pooran 2025
- 200 goals – Glenn Maxwell, 2014
Rajasthan Royals complete record chase
Sooryavanshi opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal The momentum continued with a flowing 51, while Donovan Ferreira sealed the victory with an unbeaten 52. The duo, along with Shubham Dubey’s fine late effort, gave Rajasthan home momentum with four balls remaining, handing Punjab their first defeat of the season.“I really enjoyed batting with him…he bowled great,” Jaiswal said, praising the youngster’s fearless performance.earlier, Marcus Stonis A 22-ball 62 pushed Punjab to 222/4, but the effort proved insufficient in the face of Rajasthan’s ruthless batting.Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer admitted that containing such aggressive batting was a challenge. “When players come in and bat from ball one, it’s a tough task for the bowlers,” he said.However, for Sooryavanshi, this is just another chapter in a dream season. The 15-year-old, who already made headlines with his record-breaking run a century ago, is now at the top of the running charts and continues his upward trajectory with no signs of slowing down.
