‘Feeling a bit under pressure’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s hilarious confession steals the show after dream IPL 2026 season

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may not have featured in the IPL 2026 final, but the 15-year-old ended the season as one of its undisputed stars.As Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets to defend their title in Ahmedabad on Sunday, Sooryavanshi dominated the post-match awards ceremony and collected a host of individual honors after a record-breaking campaign.However, it was his heartfelt reception on stage that stole the spotlight.After being named the Most Valuable Player of IPL 2026, the teenager admitted he felt nervous while speaking at the presentation ceremony.“It feels good, but I feel a bit pressured to give an interview,” said Sooryavanshi, drawing smiles from the audience.A season to rememberThe youngster enjoyed a phenomenal breakout campaign, scoring 776 runs in 16 innings at a staggering strike rate of 237.30.His fearless batting changed the fortunes of Rajasthan Royals and made him one of the most talked about players of the tournament.The numbers were equally impressive. Sooryavanshi finished as the season’s top scorer and won the Orange Cap, comfortably ahead of Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill and teammate Sai Sudharsan.He also smashed the bowling attacks throughout the tournament, smashing 72 sixes and scoring consistently at a breathtaking pace.Reflecting on his rapid rise, the youngster showed maturity beyond his years.“How to play every game, you can’t play every game the same. If I have to stay injury-free, I have to work on my fitness. Everyone is very supportive. All the senior players, the support staff, everyone is supportive and there is a good atmosphere,” he said.Many accolades for the RR wonderkidThe MVP award was just one of several honors Sooryavanshi received on the final night of the season.In addition to the Orange Cap, he was named New Player of the Season, Super Striker of the Season for his amazing strike rate of 237.3 and Super Sixers of the Season after he crossed the ropes 72 times.Although Rajasthan Royals failed to reach the final after losing to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2, Sooryavanshi’s performances ensured that the franchise remained in contention until the final week of the tournament.For the player who is just 15 years old, IPL 2026 has been a season of records, accolades and memorable innings. Yet amid all the accolades, it was his candid admission about feeling nervous during the interview that perhaps revealed the teenager for the superstar.