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IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wins orange cap after a record breaking season ending it with strike rate of 237.31

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest Orange Cap winner in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old scored 776 runs, including a record 72 sixes. He also became the fastest Indian to reach 1,000 IPL runs. Despite his team not reaching the final, Sooryavanshi was a major talking point. His explosive batting nearly broke…

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IPL Orange Cap winners list: From Shaun Marsh in 2008 to 2026 winner, here's the full list

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leads the IPL 2026 Orange Cap race with 776 runs, but Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill (722 runs) and Sai Sudharsan (710 runs) are in hot pursuit. Both will have a final chance to surpass Sooryavanshi in the upcoming IPL 2026 final.

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From sixes to centuries: IPL 2026 sets new records

IPL 2026 historic records: IPL 2026 witnessed an explosive batting season, breaking numerous records. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a new six-hitting record, surpassing Chris Gayle. The season saw the highest number of 200-plus totals and successful run chases. Powerplay scoring reached new heights, and every team had a centurion. This edition…

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‘New six machine’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, sparks India selection calls after stunning IPL knock

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's latest extraordinary innings was hailed by cricket greats on Thursday, as calls grow for the 15-year-old phenomenon to be propelled straight into the senior India team. India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar lauded Sooryavanshi's technique calling the innings "simply spectacular".

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‘That innings was spectacular’: Sachin Tendulkar leads praise for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 29-ball 97

The IPL stage witnessed a new star in the making as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set the pitch ablaze with an incredible 97 runs from a mere 29 balls in the nail-biting Eliminator match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His spirited play not only clinched victory for the Rajasthan Royals but also saw…

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IPL 2026: Bumrah or Cummins, Jurel says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi doesn't give a damn about the bowler

Vaibhav Sooryanshi, the 15-year-old, has stunned the IPL with his fearless batting. He has taken on champion bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins. His teammate Dhruv Jurel praises his self-belief and focus on the ball. Sooryanshi's aggressive style led to a match-winning 97 off 29 balls. He also set…

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a once-in-a-lifetime talent, says Hyderabad assistant James Franklin

Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been hailed as a generational talent. The 15-year-old smashed 97 off 29 balls, breaking Chris Gayle's record for most sixes in an IPL season. His performance secured a win for Rajasthan, keeping their final hopes alive. Sooryavanshi's potential is considered frightening by his opponents.

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Teenage star Sooryavanshi smashes 97 as Rajasthan advance in IPL playoffs

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit 97 runs in 29 balls, including 12 sixes, before Jofra Archer took early wickets to see the Royals past Sunrisers Hyderabad

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Indian superstar Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, falls agonisingly short of fastest ever IPL hundred

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi , 15, came desperately close to hitting the fastest ever IPL hundred on Wednesday. The teenage sensation opened the batting for Rajasthan Royals in their IPL eliminator match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Sunrisers electing to field first after winning the toss. Sooryavanshi proceeded to hit five fours and…

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Sooryavanshi out for 97 off 29 balls, three runs short of breaking Gayle's fastest IPL century record

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old from Rajasthan Royals, hit a stunning 97 off 29 balls. He broke Chris Gayle's record for the most sixes in a single IPL season. Sooryavanshi's performance also saw him surpass Gayle's tally of sixes. His batting display was dominant. He achieved a remarkable strike rate this…

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15-yr-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks Chris Gayle's 14-year record for most sixes in one IPL season

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old opener, shattered Chris Gayle's 14-year-old record for the most sixes in a single IPL season. He achieved this feat during the IPL 2026 Eliminator. Sooryavanshi surpassed Gayle's tally of 59 sixes, setting a new benchmark. His performance also marks him as the batter with the most…

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi targets historic 200 in T20 cricket, eyes Chris Gayle’s iconic record

Young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has set his sights on one of the most iconic milestones in T20 cricket history — becoming the first player ever to score a double century in the format.

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Anil Kumble backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to break Chris Gayle’s IPL sixes record

Teen batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is rapidly emerging as a strong contender to surpass Chris Gayle’s all-time IPL sixes record, with former India captain Anil Kumble praising the youngster’s fearless strokeplay and mature approach. Sooryavanshi has already smashed 53 sixes in IPL 2026, putting him on course for a historic…

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is going to be as feared as Chris Gayle: Irfan Pathan

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is striking fear into the hearts of bowlers with his power hitting. This IPL season, he has already smashed 53 sixes, closing in on Chris Gayle's iconic record of 59 from 2012.

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Rahul Dravid joins ETPL as Dublin franchise owner ahead of 2026 launch

Rahul Dravid is now the owner of the Dublin franchise for the European T20 Premier League. The league is set to debut in 2026 with six teams.

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Glitzy socials are one thing but it is more valuable to hear cricket’s most important voice

The ICC chair Jay Shah has dominated social media posts from global tournaments but his views on the future direction of the game are harder to find

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Denny Hamlin falls short of perfect race, but scores the most points

This was a 'gut punch' but also a good points day for the Joe Gibbs Racing driver

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How Alan Gustafson stacked the deck for Chase Elliott in Martinsville win

The publicly criticized crew chief turned a 10th place dynamic into a win

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Denny Hamlin, 'the old dog,' is still hunting with Vegas win

In this moment, the 45-year-old is every bit as good as the 44-year-old last year

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Chris Gayle has no doubt Denny Hamlin will lock in for 2026 NASCAR title run

Much has happened this winter but the No. 11 team looked and sounded familiar in the Clash

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IPL Players Who Earned More From Brand Deals Than Cricket

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has changed cricket forever. While it made players rich through match fees and contracts, it also turned cricketers into global celebrities and marketing powerhouses. For several IPL stars, earnings from brand endorsements, social media promotions, and business ventures now far exceed what they make from…

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Officiating for the NASCAR Cup Clash was a bit of a mess

There was a lot of misdirection and few answers for questions during the main event

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Sports quiz of the week: Australian Open, Winter Olympics and Six Nations

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, cycling, tennis, cricket, NFL and winter sports?

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Cricketers Who Made More Money Off the Field Than On It

Cricket has always been a game of glory and fame, but in the modern era, it’s also a game of business. Some players have taken their celebrity status and turned it into enormous fortunes, earning more from endorsements, sponsorships, and business ventures than from their match fees or IPL contracts.

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