Rajasthan Royals batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has revealed that scoring 700 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 was a goal he had set for himself even before the season began. The 15-year-old achieved that target and much more during a record-breaking campaign that saw him dominate the tournament and win several individual awards.

Although Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) retained the IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Sooryavanshi was one of the biggest talking points of the season. The young batter finished the tournament with five major awards to his name.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's performance in IPL 2026

Sooryavanshi ended IPL 2026 as the highest run-scorer, amassing 776 runs and winning the Orange Cap. He was also named the Most Valuable Player and Emerging Player of the Season. His aggressive batting earned him the Super Striker award with an incredible strike rate of 237.31, while his record 72 sixes helped him secure the Super Sixes award as well.

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In a video shared by the IPL on X, the teenager revealed that his outstanding season was the result of a personal challenge he had set months earlier.

“Actually, in my phone notes, I mentioned that I wanted to score 700 runs in the IPL. I still have it in my phone. After every match, I was mentioning the score below and the team I was playing against. That was my personal goal, and I achieved it,” he said.

How did winning the Orange Cap mean for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

The youngster also spoke about what it meant to win the Orange Cap. He said it was something he had dreamed about while watching IPL matches on television as a fan.

“It feels good when I watch matches on TV. I used to see that a player got an Orange Cap. Even I used to think that at least I should touch it and see how it is. But God has done all this for me. He has given me a lot of blessings, and I am very grateful for this. It is a proud moment for me personally and for my family,” Sooryavanshi said.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's plan for IPL 2027

Despite enjoying a remarkable season, the Rajasthan Royals batter is already focused on the future. He hopes to continue improving and help his team go one step further next year.

“This year we made a very good comeback. Hopefully, next year we will play the final and win it. Personally, I am very happy that I achieved a lot and learned a lot. I will try to carry this forward next year,” he added.

Sooryavanshi also praised the IPL for providing young and domestic cricketers with an opportunity to showcase their skills on a global stage.

“I would like to thank the entire BCCI. The IPL is the number one league in the world of cricket without any doubt. It is a very good platform for youngsters and domestic players to show their talent,” he said.

The teenage sensation also spoke about his long-term goals in cricket. He said he wants to enjoy a long IPL career, represent India for many years and make meaningful contributions wherever he plays.

“I want to play in the IPL for as long as possible. I want to represent India for a long time. I want to achieve a lot for myself and my family. Whether it is domestic cricket, IPL or India, I want to contribute to every team that I play for,” he said.