Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has emerged as a new batting sensation of Indian cricket after his power-hitting masterclass in the IPL 2026. The 15-year-old, thanks to his consistent performance for the Rajasthan Royals, claimed a host of awards. He attended the big final between RCB and GT at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
When the match was underway, Sooryavanshi was spotted in the stands, seated right next to ICC chairman Jay Shah. The two interacted and engaged in some brief chats, while RCB beat GT to secure their second IPL title in a row. BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla, BJP MP Anurag Thakur and ex-Indian captain Sourav Ganguly were also present in the same VIP box.
Did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Jay Shah exchange phone numbers during IPL final?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, donning a new haircut, stole the show in Ahmedabad. Every time he appeared on the giant screen, the crowd cheered, making him already a fan favourite across India. One moment that went viral showed Sooryavanshi and Jay Shah typing something on their phones while speaking to each other. It led fans to speculate the two might have exchanged numbers.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi exchanged the number with Jay Shah. pic.twitter.com/OsRggLBMwA
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Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi get Team India call-up after IPL 2026?
A U-19 World Cup winner, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, has yet to play for the Indian senior team. Given his maturity and talent, the teenager is expected to fulfil the dream soon. Now that the IPL is over, Sooryavanshi will turn his focus to a tri-national series in Sri Lanka, where he will represent India A. After his pictures with Jay Shah grabbed eyeballs, many felt the former BCCI secretary might push for his inclusion in the Indian senior team. However, the board may give him a bit more time to gain experience in playing international cricket.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi headlines IPL 2026 award ceremony
While RCB lifted the trophy, RR opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi bagged several individual honours. He became the youngest-ever Orange Cap winner with 776 runs, while also logging the best strike rate of the season. The young batter also hit the most sixes in IPL 2026, breaking Chris Gayle’s record. He was also named the Emerging Player of the 2026 season.
