15‑yo Sooryavanshi hits 36‑ball ton, 1,000 T20 runs
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- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a 36‑ball century (12 sixes, 5 fours) for Rajasthan Royals, becoming the youngest and fastest to reach 1,000 T20 runs in just 473 balls.
- Rajasthan Royals posted 228‑6, matching Sunrisers Hyderabad on 10 points and staying in contention for a playoff spot.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down the target with nine balls left, powered by Ishan Kishan’s 74 and Abhishek Sharma’s 57, keeping them in the top‑four race.
- Mitchell Owen previously held the fastest 1,000‑run‑run record at 533 balls, now eclipsed by Sooryavanshi’s 473‑ball milestone.
Why it matters: Rajasthan Royals secure a pivotal win and heightened brand value as Sooryavanshi’s record draws global attention, boosting IPL viewership and sponsor revenue, while Sunrisers Hyderabad miss a playoff spot.
