Rajasthan Royals retained Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for IPL 2026 by paying him Rs 1.10 crore. Even before the final match, he had earned one-fifth of that amount through post-match envelopes, receiving Rs 1 lakh at a time. Vaibhav broke the record for the most sixes in a season, hitting a total of 72 sixes, surpassing Chris Gayle’s previous record. He won the Super Sixes award eight times and the Super Striker award seven times, establishing himself as a dominant force in the tournament. Despite not leading in the Super Fours category, Vaibhav’s exceptional performance throughout the season earned him the Player of the Match award four times. His total earnings from the awards amounted to Rs 22 lakh, showcasing his remarkable achievements in IPL 2026. Vaibhav’s outstanding performance and record-breaking feats have solidified his position as a standout player in the tournament.
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