Vaibhav Sooryavanshi : If Vaibhav Sooryavanshi walks out to bat, excitement is almost guaranteed – and he proved exactly why in his very first match of IPL 2026. The young batter stunned everyone with an explosive knock, reaching his half-century in just 15 balls against Chennai Super Kings.
Power-Hitting on Full Display
Sooryavanshi’s innings was packed with fearless stroke play. He smashed five towering sixes and four boundaries to bring up his fifty in no time. His aggressive approach put the opposition under immediate pressure and gave fans a thrilling start to the season.
Short but Impactful Knock
Although his stay at the crease was brief, it was highly impactful. He scored 52 runs off just 17 balls before being dismissed. Anshul Kamboj provided the breakthrough, while Sarfaraz Khan completed a sharp catch to end the youngster’s fiery innings.
Breaking His Own Record
Sooryavanshi had already made headlines in IPL 2025 by scoring a century in just 35 balls. This season, at just 15 years old, he has gone one step further by registering the fastest half-century of his IPL career.
Among the Fastest in IPL History
His 15-ball fifty now ranks as the third-fastest in IPL history. The record for the quickest half-century still belongs to Yashasvi Jaiswal, who smashed one in 13 balls against KKR in 2023. KL Rahul, Pat Cummins, and Romario Shepherd are also on the elite list, each having scored half-centuries in 14 balls.
A Star in the Making
With such fearless performances at a young age, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is quickly establishing himself as one of the most exciting talents to watch in the IPL.