AHMEDABAD, India, June 1 (AFP): Vaibhav Sooryavanshi swept the end-of-season IPL awards and in doing so won an SUV -- but the 15-year-old cricket prodigy will have to wait three years to drive it.
The Indian batting sensation plundered 776 runs at an average of 48.50 and a punishing strike-rate of 237.30 in 16 matches.
On Sunday he was named most valuable player, despite his team Rajasthan Royals narrowly failing to reach the final, and he also scooped the Orange Cap for leading the batting charts.
He was also named emerging player of the season, among other prizes.
The boy wonder was gifted a car, a TATA Sierra SUV, which at top price comes in at 2.1 million rupees ($22,000).
His total prize money was over $57,000.
However, he won't be able to get behind the wheel in the near future because the minimum driving age in India is 18.
"It feels good, but I'm feeling a little pressure because I'm here for an interview," Sooryavanshi said on winning the awards.
"But yes, it's a proud moment, it feels great, and I'll try to do even better next season."
Virat Kohli led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second straight title after they beat Gujarat Titans in the final in Ahmedabad.
Sooryavanshi sweeps IPL awards
FE Team | Published: June 01, 2026 23:54:44
Sooryavanshi sweeps IPL awards
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