Sooryavanshi becomes youngest to 500 IPL runs and fastest by balls faced in RR vs LSG

Times of India published a report detailing Sooryavanshi's milestones and RR's performance.

The article notes that Sooryavanshi's reputation was cemented last season with a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans — the fastest by an Indian in IPL history and second-fastest overall.

The victory lifts Rajasthan Royals to second on the IPL points table, while Lucknow Super Giants remain near the bottom of the standings.

Ravindra Jadeja anchored RR's win with an unbeaten 43 and took a key wicket, earning Player of the Match honors and dedicating it to his wife Rivaba Jadeja. He described the pitch as tricky, with seam and swing, and said his patient approach helped his team defend the target. He also joked about having Nicholas Pooran 'in his pocket' after outfoxing him with changes in pace.

During Rajasthan Royals' 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, was dismissed for 8 off 11 but became the youngest player to reach 500 IPL runs, surpassing Prithvi Shaw (19y164d). He also became the fastest to 500 runs by balls faced, reaching the milestone in 227 deliveries, 33 fewer than Glenn Maxwell. At 15 years and 26 days, Sooryavanshi is RR's top scorer this season with 254 runs, including two 50s off 15 balls each (joint third-fastest in league history). Sanju Samson remains among the youngest to 500 runs, now third on the list. He has accumulated 506 runs in 14 matches this season at a strike rate above 213.