Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at just 15 years old, has become a sensation in Indian cricket. Since his debut with Rajasthan Royals, his name has been synonymous with explosive hitting. Even though he was only 13 when bought by the team, doubts surrounded his age. However, his debut changed everything, as the world now knows him as a powerful hitter.
Vaibhav Breaks Six-Hitting Records
Suryavanshi made his IPL debut on April 19, 2025, against Lucknow Super Giants. He opened his account with a six off Shardul Thakur. In that first match, he scored 34 runs from 20 balls, including 3 sixes and 2 fours.
Number One in IPL Six-Hitting
Since his debut, Vaibhav holds the record for the most sixes in IPL. He even hit two sixes in one over off Jasprit Bumrah. He has also smashed big hits against top bowlers like Trent Boult and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Top IPL Six-Hitters
In his first 14 IPL matches, Vaibhav hit 44 sixes. This is the highest total for any batsman since April 19, 2025. Abhishek Sharma ranks second with 35 sixes. Below are the top five batsmen for most sixes:
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR): 44 sixes
- Abhishek Sharma (SRH): 35 sixes
- Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS): 34 sixes
- Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): 33 sixes
- Suryakumar Yadav (MI): 29 sixes
Vaibhav’s Record-Breaking IPL Career
In his debut year (2025), Vaibhav played 7 matches and scored 252 runs, including a historic century. He achieved this century in just 35 balls, which is the fastest century by any Indian in IPL history.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Impact in IPL 2026
In IPL 2026, Vaibhav has already played 7 matches, scoring 254 runs. His strike rate is over 200 (220.86), and he has scored 2 half-centuries so far. His batting continues to set new benchmarks in the IPL.
