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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's rise in Indian cricket has been one of the biggest talking points of the year. At just 15 years of age, the Rajasthan Royals opener has captured the attention of experts, and former cricketers with his fearless batting and record-breaking performances in IPL 2026.
Throughout the tournament, Sooryavanshi consistently delivered explosive innings. As a result, he was named the Most Valuable Player of IPL 2026. He finished the season as the highest run-scorer, scoring 776 runs in 16 innings at an average of 48.50 and an incredible strike rate of 237.30.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Continues To Make Headlines
Notably, his remarkable campaign included one century and five half-centuries, helping him secure the Orange Cap. Furthermore, he achieved several major milestones during the season. He became the youngest player in IPL history to cross the 1,000-run mark and also set a new record for hitting the most sixes in a single IPL season.
As expectations continue to grow, former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has made a bold prediction, stating that a T20 double century from the young star is only a matter of time.
Lalit Modi Predicts A T20 Double Century
Speaking to Wisden, Lalit Modi expressed confidence that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will one day score a double century in T20 cricket.
Moreover, he predicted that the youngster could become an even bigger global celebrity than the biggest stars from the film industry.
"I am looking forward to that day (Sooryavanshi's double ton). You will make a 200. I promise you. Don't let money get into your head. You will become the number one superstar on the planet, bigger than any Hollywood and Bollywood star on the planet," said Modi.
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IPL Boss Supports The Rise Of Franchise Cricket
Meanwhile, Modi also spoke about the growing trend of young cricketers choosing franchise and domestic leagues over traditional international cricket.
According to him, this shift is a positive development for the sport. To support his argument, he pointed to examples from basketball and football, where players often dream of representing top professional leagues.
"Simple as that. 100 per cent it's a good thing. You may hate me but I don't care. But, this is the future. Nobody talks about playing for the United States basketball team. They want to play for the NBA. Nobody talks about playing for England first and not for Manchester City. This is going to be the order of the day. Get real with it," he said.
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India A Call-Up Brings Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Closer To Senior Team
At the same time, calls for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's international debut are growing louder. The teenage batting prodigy has now been selected in the 15-member India A squad for the tri-nation 50-over series in Sri Lanka, which begins on June 9.
It is understood that the selectors wanted to assess him at the India A level before considering him for a place in the senior national team. Therefore, the upcoming tournament will provide an important opportunity for the youngster to showcase his talent against strong competition.
The India A tri-series will conclude on June 21. Thereafter, attention could shift toward India's tour of the United Kingdom, featuring matches in Ireland and England starting on June 26.
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