Guwahati: Rajasthan Royals’ teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his remarkable rise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, smashing a breathtaking half-century off just 15 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Barsapara Stadium.
The 15-year-old left-hander delivered a stunning display of power-hitting, lighting up the rain-affected contest with an innings that underlined his growing reputation as one of the most exciting young talents in the tournament.
Blistering knock stuns RCB bowlers
Sooryavanshi’s explosive innings featured seven fours and four sixes, as he took on an experienced bowling attack that included Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
He made his intentions clear from the outset, striking two boundaries off Bhuvneshwar in the opening over. Even after his opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed early, the youngster maintained the attacking momentum.
One of the standout moments of the innings came when he hammered Hazlewood for three consecutive fours and a six in a single over, shifting the momentum firmly in Rajasthan’s favour.
Joins elite list with rare feat
With this knock, Sooryavanshi registered his second 15-ball fifty of the season, having achieved the same milestone earlier against Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati.
He now joins an elite list of Indian batters with the fastest fifties in IPL history:
- 13 Balls – Yashasvi Jaiswal (2023)
- 14 balls – KL Rahul (2018)
- 15 balls – Yusuf Pathan (2014)
- 15 Balls – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (2026)
- 15 Balls – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (2026)*
The latest effort further cements his position among the fastest-scoring players in the league.
Equals franchise powerplay record
Sooryavanshi also matched a significant Rajasthan Royals record by scoring a half-century within the first six overs of an innings.
He equalled the feat previously achieved by Jos Buttler, while Yashasvi Jaiswal has accomplished it twice. Other players such as Michael Lumb, Ben Stokes, and Nitish Rana have also reached the milestone once during their time with the franchise.
This highlights the rare nature of the achievement, especially considering Sooryavanshi’s age and limited experience at the top level.
RCB post competitive total
Earlier in the match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted a competitive total of 201 for 8 in a rain-delayed encounter after being put in to bat.
Captain Rajat Patidar led from the front with a composed 63 off 40 balls, anchoring the innings after early setbacks. He received support from Virat Kohli (32), Romario Shepherd (22), and Venkatesh Iyer (29), who contributed valuable runs in the middle order.
For Rajasthan Royals, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, and Brijesh Sharma picked up two wickets each, helping to restrict RCB from pushing towards an even bigger total.
Conclusion
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sensational 15-ball fifty not only powered Rajasthan Royals with early momentum but also etched his name in IPL record books. As the tournament progresses, his fearless approach and consistent performances are likely to make him a key player to watch.
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