The 15-year-old boy had an IPL season that broke records, won him several awards, and dismantled some of the biggest bowling stars. But beyond all the glory, off the field of match-winning performances, there were also some of the funniest moments from this IPL season coming from the teen himself. Right from admitting that cartoons helped him get ready for matches to pulling hilarious one-liners on television, Sooryavanshi kept reminding everyone that he was still just a kid. With his bat creating the buzz all over IPL, here were five of the funniest Vaibhav Sooryavanshi moments of the IPL season.

The IPL season of Sooryavanshi was packed with successes. He broke the record of scoring 500 runs, amassed a total of 776 runs and 72 sixes during IPL 2026, and bagged a total of five major individual awards including the Orange Cap and the MVP. Amid all these success stories from the IPL season of Sooryavanshi, there were also quite a few funny stories from the same. Here are the funniest Vaibhav Sooryavanshi moments from IPL 2026.

Five Funniest Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Moments From IPL 2026

1. The Cartoon Ritual

The funniest bit was during an interview after a game between Rajasthan and Lucknow Super Giants where Sooryavanshi explained how he keeps cool during a tense situation. Rather than talking about preparations or strategies for his match, he stated that one of his pre-game rituals is watching cartoons. According to him, nothing goes through his mind. It should be noted that the player cited cartoons like Doraemon, Shinchan, and Oggy and the Cockroaches as favorites. The interview instantly went viral as everyone laughed at how he looked at the opposition bowlers.

 

2. The Viral “I Don’t Drink Milk Anymore”

Next came a moment that dominated social media after the IPL 2026 final. During the presentation ceremony, Ravi Shastri asked the teenager how much milk he drinks every day to generate such power. Sooryavanshi, who had just completed a season with 776 runs and a record 72 sixes, paused before delivering a simple response: “I don’t drink milk anymore.” The unexpected answer triggered laughter on stage and instantly became one of the most shared clips of the tournament.

 

3. Photobombing Trevor Penney’s Live Interview

Meanwhile, Sooryavanshi produced another viral moment during Rajasthan Royals’ clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. As assistant coach Trevor Penney spoke live to broadcasters, cameras captured the youngster sitting directly behind him in the dugout. Throughout the segment, Sooryavanshi kept making funny faces and playful expressions. The clip spread rapidly online and served as a reminder that despite his growing reputation, he remains a typical teenager.

 

4. The Award Ceremony Pants Down Moment

One of the most unexpected viral moments came after Rajasthan Royals' win over Lucknow Super Giants. Sooryavanshi had just played a stunning knock of 93 runs from 38 balls in a successful chase of 221. During the post-match presentation, he collected his award and then casually removed his tracksuit bottoms, placed them over his shoulder and walked away in shorts. The cameras captured the entire sequence, and the clip quickly spread across social media. Fans found the teenager's carefree reaction amusing, turning the incident into one of the season's most talked-about off-field moments.

5. The Rare Escape From Injury

Another memorable moment arrived during Rajasthan Royals' group-stage clash against Mumbai Indians. After smashing 39 runs from just 14 deliveries, Sooryavanshi was involved in a mix-up with Yashasvi Jaiswal while attempting a single against Jasprit Bumrah. Racing back to safety after being sent back, he lost balance and crashed awkwardly over the stumps at the striker's end. For a few seconds, Royals supporters feared the worst. Fortunately, the youngster escaped unharmed, quickly got back on his feet and continued batting, turning a worrying moment into a viral talking point.