India's teenage cricket star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dazzles with IPL Orange Cap as brother Aashirwad scores a century

Fifteen‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi captured the IPL 2026 Orange Cap by scoring 776 runs and became the youngest Most Valuable Player in the tournament. His breakout season earned him an India A call‑up for a tri‑series in Sri Lanka and a senior team place on the upcoming UK tour and Asian Games. South African legend Dale Steyn praised his talent, comparing him to legends such as Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, and cautioned the BCCI to manage the youngster carefully.

In a separate local match in Samastipur, Bihar, Vaibhav’s ten‑year‑old brother Aashirwad Sooryavanshi hit 103 runs off 87 balls, striking 20 fours and a six for Cricket Academy Tajpur. Vaibhav shared the scorecard, congratulating his younger sibling as the Sooryavanshi family continues to attract attention in Indian cricket circles.