Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is enjoying a dream season in IPL 2026 with Rajasthan Royals. Along with his explosive batting, a fun moment with young fans at the airport has also caught everyone’s attention.
Funny airport moment with young fans
Vaibhav core 😂🎂💗 pic.twitter.com/hC6oyYxTr5
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 16, 2026
In a light-hearted video, Sooryavanshi was seen chatting with two young fans at an airport lounge. When the kids asked for a photo, he jokingly said he charges 100 rupees per photo.
The kids actually handed him 200 rupees for two pictures. But the twist came right after — Sooryavanshi laughed, refused to take the money, and happily clicked photos with them.
This small moment showed his friendly nature and quickly became popular among fans on social media.
Sooryavanshi’s IPL 2026 performance
The young batter has been one of the most exciting players this season. His aggressive batting and fearless approach have made him a top performer.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 8 |
| Runs | 357 |
| Strike Rate | 235.0 |
| Average | 45.0 |
| Fifties | 2 |
| Centuries | 1 |
| Sixes | 32 |
He is currently among the top run-scorers of the season and has impressed everyone with his attacking style.
Key records this season
Sooryavanshi has achieved several big milestones in IPL 2026:
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fastest to 1000 T20 runs | Achieved in least balls faced |
| Uncapped player record | Only uncapped batter with two IPL centuries |
| Most sixes in an innings | 12 sixes vs SRH |
| Century speed | 100 in just 36 balls |
These numbers show how dominant he has been despite being a young and relatively new player.
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RR’s performance this season
Rajasthan Royals have had a mixed season so far. They started strongly but have slowed down in recent matches.
| Matches | Wins | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 5 | 10 |
They won their first four matches but then lost three of the next four. Their net run rate is currently lower than other teams with the same points, which could affect playoff chances.
Recent match and upcoming challenge
In their last match, Rajasthan Royals scored a big total but could not defend it. Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down 220 runs successfully.
Players like Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan scored important fifties, while Nitish Kumar Reddy finished the chase.
Now, Rajasthan Royals will face Punjab Kings in their next match. With Punjab unbeaten, this will be a big test for RR.
Final thoughts
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is not just performing with the bat but also winning hearts with his personality. His fun interaction with fans and his powerful batting have made him one of the biggest stars of IPL 2026.
If he continues this form, he could play a big role in Rajasthan Royals’ journey this season.
