TOI Online Poll: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi voted breakout star; 86% fans say IPL has become too batting-friendly
A recent TOI Online poll has revealed that Royal Challengers Bengaluru is favored to win the IPL 2026 playoffs, with 39% of fans supporting them. Young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was voted as the breakout star, receiving 89% of the votes. Additionally, 86% of fans expressed concerns that the IPL has become too batting-friendly this season.
- ▪Royal Challengers Bengaluru emerged as the favorites for the IPL 2026 playoffs with 39% support from fans.
- ▪Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old opener for Rajasthan Royals, was voted the most promising talent with 89% of the votes.
- ▪86% of fans believe the IPL has become increasingly batting-friendly, as indicated by the record number of 200-plus totals this season.
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