Chris Gayle Calls Vaibhav the ‘New Six Machine’

West Indies batting legend Chris Gayle has showered praise on teenage Rajasthan Royals sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following his explosive performance in the IPL 2026 Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Taking to social media after the match, Gayle applauded the 15-year-old batter’s fearless power-hitting and entertainment factor.
“What a phenomenal player Vaibhav is. Great entertainment young man! New Six machine,” Chris Gayle posted.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered a sensational innings of 97 runs in the high-pressure playoff clash, helping Rajasthan Royals secure a dominant 47-run victory and book their place in Qualifier 2.

The young opener’s fearless batting display has taken the cricket world by storm, with fans and former cricketers comparing his six-hitting ability to some of the biggest T20 legends. His innings featured towering sixes, aggressive strokeplay, and remarkable maturity under pressure.

Chris Gayle’s praise has further highlighted the growing buzz around the teenage prodigy, who is rapidly emerging as one of the biggest breakout stars of IPL 2026.

With Rajasthan Royals now preparing for a crucial Qualifier 2 clash against Gujarat Titans, all eyes will once again be on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and his explosive batting form.