As the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) play a crucial match at the Wankhede Stadium, cricket fans fix their eyes on the 15-year-old sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The young batter stands incredibly close to breaking Chris Gayle’s biggest record in IPL history.
What is Chris Gayle’s ‘Impossible’ Record?
Chris Gayle smashed a massive 59 sixes in a single season during IPL 2012. Over the last 14 years, no batter has managed to cross this benchmark set by the “Universe Boss.”
How Close is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to the Record?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi surprised everyone with his explosive batting in IPL 2026.
- Vaibhav’s Onslaught: He hit 53 sixes in just 13 matches so far this season.
- Sixes Needed to Break the Record: Vaibhav needs 6 sixes to equal Gayle’s record and 7 sixes to create new history.
Will Wankhede Witness New History?
The Wankhede Stadium pitch heavily favors batters and features short boundaries. Vaibhav currently scores runs at a dangerous strike rate of 236.33. In this stellar form, he can easily hit 7 sixes in a single innings. If he settles down during the initial overs today, the MI bowlers will fail to stop him.
At a Glance: Most Sixes in a Single IPL Season
| Player | Sixes | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | 59 | 2012 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 53* | 2026 |
| Andre Russell | 52 | 2019 |
| Chris Gayle | 51 | 2013 |
(Note: Vaibhav’s tally remains active)
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