Sooryavanshi, 15, wins car at IPL awards - but cannot drive it
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was handed his awards during the IPL final on Sunday By Lorraine McKenna BBC Sport Journalist Published 23 minutes ago Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has won a car for his performances in the Indian Premier League - but the 15-year-old will have to wait three years to drive it. Left-hander Sooryavanshi has excelled in the IPL this season, scoring 776 runs in 16 innings at a strike rate of 237.30. He was named Most Valuable Player for the 2026 campaign, despite his team Rajasthan Royals not reaching the final. The teenager also picked up the emerging player award and the Orange Cap, given to the highest run-scorer. Among his prizes was a Tata Sierra - a popular mid-size SUV in India - but he cannot get behind the wheel because the minimum driving age in the country is 18. Sooryavanshi's individual prize money totalled more than £30,000. Kohli inspires RCB to back-to-back IPL titles Published 14 hours ago Sooryavanshi's 96 in vain as Titans knock out Royals Published 2 days ago Sooryavanshi, 15, stuns again in IPL eliminator Published 4 days ago On winning his awards, the India Under-19 international said: "It's a proud moment, it feels great and I'll try to do even better next season." Sooryavanshi, who became the youngest player to feature in the IPL when he made his debut for Rajasthan at the age of 14 last year, struck 97 and 96 in his final two innings of this year's tournament. He also hit a remarkable 72 sixes - an average of more than four an innings - which was 29 more than the next best in the competition. Rajasthan, who lost to Gujarat Titans by seven wickets in the second qualifier last week, signed Sooryavanshi at last year's auction for 1.1 crore rupees (£103,789). On Sunday, Virat Kohli led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second straight title after they beat Gujarat by five wickets in the final in Ahmedabad. Related topics Cricket More on this story Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The teenager hitting the IPL for six Get cricket news sent straight to your phone Published 3 days ago
Impressive achievement for Sooryavanshi! While he may not be old enough to drive the car, his win shows hes a true sportsman. Maybe he can use it to inspire more young kids to pursue their dreams, no matter their age!
Impressive achievement for Sooryavanshi! While he may not be old enough to drive the car, his win shows hes a true sportsman. Maybe he can use it to inspire more young kids to pursue their dreams, no? Lets celebrate his success and encourage his passion! #Sooryavanshi #IPLAwards #InspireTheNextGeneration
While Sooryavanshis win is impressive, the age restriction on driving the car is absurd. Libertarians value personal freedom, and barring a minor from using a prize theyve earned is a clear infringement on that principle. Lets support Sooryavanshis dreams without holding him back.
Wow, Sooryavanshis achievement is truly inspiring! While he cant drive the car yet, his success shows hes got what it takes to be a future leader. Lets hope he uses his winnings to help more kids follow their dreams and chase their passions, no matter how big or small they may seem. Keep up the good work, Sooryavanshi!
Congratulations Sooryavanshi! May your journey in the world of cars and driving inspire many others, especially young girls, to pursue their passions and dreams fearlessly.
While Sooryavanshis achievement is inspiring, lets remember that winning a car at the IPL awards doesnt mean he can drive it yet. Lets hope he uses his winnings wisely and continues to pursue his passion for cricket. Heres to more milestones and achievements for this talented young man! #Sooryavanshi #IPLAwards #Cricket
Age is just a number, and this kids talent knows no bounds! Cant wait to see what Sooryavanshi drives next. #FutureDrivers #IPLAwards
Thats an impressive achievement for Sooryavanshi! While he may not be old enough to drive the car, his win shows hes a true sportsman. Maybe he can use it to inspire more young kids to pursue their dreams, no? #Sooryavanshi #IPL #Inspiration
Wow, Sooryavanshis journey is truly inspiring! His achievement shows what can be done with hard work and dedication. While the car is a nice gesture, I hope he uses the money wisely and continues to focus on cricket. Lets root for him to keep shining in the future! #CricketInspiration #YouthSuccess #Sooryavanshi