Did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi deliver the greatest batting campaign in IPL history?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's performance in the IPL 2026 season has sparked discussions about his potential as the greatest batter in the league's history. With 776 runs at an unprecedented strike rate of 237.3 and 72 sixes, he has shattered multiple records. His ability to combine high volume and speed in scoring sets him apart from previous greats.
- ▪Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs with a strike rate of 237.3 in IPL 2026.
- ▪He hit 72 sixes, breaking a long-standing record.
- ▪His performance challenges the historical trade-off between run volume and strike rate in T20 cricket.
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- ▪ Did Sooryavanshi deliver the greatest batting campaign in IPL history? — Times of India — Top
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:40:00 +0000 |
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