Another day, another record! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts IPL history, becomes fastest to ...
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history by becoming the fastest player to score 400 runs in a single IPL season, reaching the milestone in just 167 balls during Rajasthan Royals' match against Punjab Kings. His explosive 16-ball 43 set the tone for a successful chase of 223, which the Royals completed with four balls to spare. Sooryavanshi surpassed Andre Russell's previous record of 188 balls, set in 2019. The win handed Punjab Kings their first loss of the season despite Marcus Stoinis' 22-ball 62.
- ▪Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at 15, became the fastest to 400 runs in an IPL season, achieving the feat in 167 balls.
- ▪He broke Andre Russell's record of 188 balls, set during the 2019 season.
- ▪Sooryavanshi scored a 16-ball 43 against Punjab Kings, helping Rajasthan Royals chase down 223 with four balls remaining.
- ▪Yashasvi Jaiswal and Donovan Ferreira contributed with half-centuries to seal the victory.
- ▪Punjab Kings were powered by Marcus Stoinis' 22-ball 62, but their total proved insufficient.
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