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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes youngest IPL 500-run scorer and says he still watches cartoons
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest IPL player to reach 500 runs as Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow. He also says he still watches cartoons before matches, while RR eye playoff qualification and Jaipur's first IPL title since 2008.
Why It Matters
The milestone highlights the rapid emergence of a teenage batting talent in a major league, while his admission of cartoon-watching reflects a rare blend of youthful persona and professional focus.
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As of April 23, 2026: Sooryavanshi at 254 IPL runs from seven matches; RR at 10 points from seven games; focus remains on playoffs and Jaipur title
April 23, 2026
The article reports that Sooryavanshi has 254 runs from seven IPL 2026 matches, placing him near the top of the run-scoring charts, while Rajasthan Royals have 10 points from seven games and are on track for playoff qualification. It also notes the team’s ongoing focus on the present and the aim to bring Jaipur its first IPL title since 2008, as Sooryavanshi reiterates his intention to improve game after game.
Sooryavanshi becomes youngest IPL 500-run scorer after RR's win over LSG; post-match interview notes cartoon-watching habit
April 22, 2026
In an IPL 2026 match, Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player in IPL history to reach 500 runs. After the match, Sooryavanshi told broadcasters that nothing goes on in his brain before a game and that he still watches cartoons before matches: 'Kuch nahin dimaag mein chalta sir, Aaj-kal bhi hum match se pehle cartoon dekhte hain, aadat wahi hai, but focus game par hi hai.' He noted the team’s form, with RR on 10 points from seven games in the first half of the campaign.