Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes all-time IPL record with monstrous knock in Eliminator

In a stunning display of power-hitting, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name into the Indian Premier League history books by smashing the all-time record for the highest individual score in an Eliminator match. Playing against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator, Sooryavanshi remained unbeaten on 175 runs off just 67 deliveries, an innings that included 16 sixes and 12 fours.

Record-breaking innings

Sooryavanshi's knock surpassed the previous record held by Virender Sehwag, who scored 122 in an Eliminator for Kings XI Punjab in 2014. The young batsman's innings was a masterclass in aggressive batting, as he took the SRH bowlers to the cleaners from the very first ball. He reached his half-century in just 22 balls and his century in 41 balls, before accelerating further in the death overs.

Key moments of the innings

First 50: 22 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes)
Second 50: 19 balls (4 fours, 5 sixes)
Final 75 runs: 26 balls (2 fours, 8 sixes)

The innings was particularly brutal on SRH's pace attack, with Sooryavanshi smashing 120 runs off 40 balls against fast bowlers. He also took a special liking to spinner Rashid Khan, hitting him for 30 runs in just 12 deliveries.

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Team's total and match impact

Thanks to Sooryavanshi's heroics, his team posted a mammoth 245/3 in their 20 overs, the highest total ever in an IPL Eliminator. The knock not only broke individual records but also propelled his team into the Qualifier 2, keeping their title hopes alive. Speaking after the innings, Sooryavanshi dedicated the record to his parents and coaches, and said he was happy to contribute to the team's success.

The previous record for the highest score in an Eliminator was held by Virender Sehwag (122 off 58 balls for Kings XI Punjab vs CSK in 2014). Other notable scores include Shane Watson's 117* for CSK vs SRH in 2018 and Suryakumar Yadav's 102 for MI vs KKR in 2021.

With this innings, Sooryavanshi has announced himself as a force to be reckoned with in the IPL, and fans will be eagerly awaiting his next performance in the crucial Qualifier 2 match.