- By Namrata Vijay
- Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:17 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
IPL 2026 Final: Rajasthan Royals watched their teen sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, deliver a career-defining performance during IPL 2026. He clinched the orange cap as the top run-scorer, smashing 776 runs into his tally. He emerged as a steal for the Rajasthan-based franchise at a whopping Rs 1.10 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction. Although RR retained him for this season, his actual income soared due to his consistent performance for the team.
The Riyan Parag-led side missed the summit clash this year, but Sooryavanshi witnessed the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday. After the Rajat Patidar-led side seized their second title in as many years, he also joined the presentation ceremony and snagged the Most Valuable Player award. He scooped up several other awards at the ceremony and pocketed prize money.
Below are the awards and the respective cash prizes:
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Rs 15 lakh
Orange Cap (Tournament Top Scorer): Rs 10 lakh
Super Striker of the Season: Rs 10 lakh (plus the Tata Sierra)
Super Sixes of the Season: Rs 10 lakh (for hitting 72 sixes)
Emerging Player of the Season: Rs 10 lakh
Apart from the annual retainer of Rs 1.10 crore and cash prizes, he has also earned a match fee of Rs 7.5 lakh for every match that he participated in. He had represented the Rajasthan-based franchise in 16 matches this year and thus earned a match fee of Rs 1.20 crore.
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He also clinched cash prizes by snatching awards such as Player of the Match and other match-day performance awards. He grabbed Rs one lakh apiece for every individual match award, including Electric striker of the match and Most sixes of the match, which he secured multiple times during his high-scoring knocks.
Altogether, Sooryavanshi’s relentless pursuit of excellence paid off handsomely this year, as his total earnings soared to a staggering Rs 2.50 crore—a testament to his talent, hard work, and the unwavering support of his fans.