At just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is rewriting IPL history with unprecedented power-hitting. The Rajasthan Royals teenager smashed 72 sixes in 16 innings this season, breaking Chris Gayle's 2012 record of 59. His 776 runs came from only 327 deliveries at a staggering 237.30 strike rate, making him the most explosive opener in T20 cricket.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan declared Sooryavanshi 'the best T20 opener in the world' after witnessing his 29-ball 97 in the playoffs. The youngster's highlights include a 36-ball hundred against Sunrisers Hyderabad and 521 powerplay runs - a record across all IPL editions. This follows his 35-ball hundred as a 14-year-old last year and 175 off 80 balls in the U19 World Cup final.

Despite fierce competition from established internationals like Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, Rajasthan coach Kumar Sangakkara believes Sooryavanshi is 'more than ready' for India selection. The question now is whether the BCCI will include him for the five T20Is against England starting July 1, 2026. At just 15, he doesn't turn 16 until March 2027.

Pat Cummins admitted the teenager's brutal hitting leaves bowlers helpless, suggesting India may have no choice but to pick him. The left-hander's fearless approach and record-breaking IPL campaign has forced the cricket world to acknowledge his exceptional talent.