Sooryavanshi scored 776 runs in 16 matches at an average of 48.50 and a strike rate of 237.30 during the IPL 2026 season. He won the Orange Cap and the Most Valuable Player award. His first international assignment will begin with a two-match T20I series against Ireland, followed by a five-match T20I series in England.
"When Virat Kohli bhaiya placed his hand on my shoulder like that, it actually felt like a dream come true for me," Vaibhav said in a video shared by Rajasthan Royals (RR) on X.
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) June 6, 2026
The moment came after Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their second straight IPL title. Although the Royals were eliminated in Qualifier 2, Sooryavanshi enjoyed a memorable season, winning the Emerging Player of the Season, Super Striker of the Season, and Most Valuable Player awards.
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"If we hadn't collapsed in the last match, I wouldn't be sitting and watching today. Getting all these things after winning... it would have been cherry on top. When will the second trophy come? Hopefully, not just the second trophy, will win second, third, fourth, and fifth one in the years to come."
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Sooryavanshi said he wants to play all three formats for India and build a long international career. The young batter revealed that he regularly practices with the red ball and hopes to make a mark in every format of the game.
Sooryavanshi is currently touring Sri Lanka with the India A team to improve his red-ball skills. After the tour, he will join India's squad for the upcoming white-ball series in Ireland and England, as well as the Asian Games.
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