After Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s sensational breakthrough season, IPL founder and former chairman Lalit Modi made a bold prediction for the teenager, claiming he could become the biggest superstar on the planet.The 15-year-old emerged as one of the biggest stories of IPL 2026, finishing as the tournament’s leading run-scorer and grabbing headlines throughout the season with his fearless batting and brilliant temperament. His performances received widespread praise from the entire cricket community, with many former players and pundits hailing him as a generational talent.Now, after the conclusion of the 19th edition of IPL, Modi has added his name to the growing list of admirers. Rajasthan Royals To achieve unprecedented heights in the youth game.Speaking to Wisden, Modi predicted that Suryavanshi could one day score a double century in T20 cricket and become a bigger celebrity than the world’s biggest film stars.“I am waiting for that day (Suryavinshi’s double ton). You will make 200, I promise you. Don’t let money go to your head. You will become the number one superstar on the planet, bigger than any Hollywood and Bollywood star in the world,” Modi said.
Remember the season of Vaibhu Suryavanshi
At just 15 years of age, Rajasthan Royals (RR) all-rounder Vibhu Suryavanshi rewrote cricket history by producing a truly generational “season to remember” in IPL 2026. The teenage opener completely dominated the tournament, becoming the youngest Orange Cap winner and the most valuable player while becoming the most valuable player in IPL history.
- Orange Cap: Finished as the tournament’s highest run-scorer with 776 runs.
- Most Valuable Player (MVP): Topped the tournament impact charts with 436.5 points.
- Emerging Player of the Season: Recognized as a standout young talent.
- Super Striker of the Season: Maintained a tournament strike rate of 237.30.
- Super Sixes of the Season: Hit a record breaking 72 sixes.
In 16 matches he scored 776 runs at an average of 48.50. His strike rate is the highest recorded by any Orange Cap winner in the league’s 19-year history.
