FACT CHECK: Did Nita Ambani offer ₹30 crore & flat in Antilia to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to play for MI in IPL?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been in a red-hot form in IPL 2026 for Rajasthan Royals.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old left-handed batter from Bihar, is currently the biggest star of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Representing Rajasthan Royals (RR), he has taken the tournament by storm with his fearless and explosive batting.
In 15 matches this season, Sooryavanshi has scored 680 runs at a strike rate of around 242.86 and is the leading run-getter in the tournament. His most memorable knock came in the Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), where he smashed 97 runs in just 29 balls. With this spectacular performance, he helped Rajasthan to a comfortably secure spot in Qualifier 2.
Now, Rajasthan Royals will be playing the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 against Gujarat Titans (GT) at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium on Friday, May 29. It’s going to be a do-or-die game for both teams, and the winning team will play final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on May 31, 2026.
Vaibhav has broken several IPL records this season:
- Youngest player to score 500 IPL runs (15 years, 26 days)
- Fastest to 500 IPL runs by balls faced (222 balls)
- Most Sixes in an IPL season, surpassed Chris Gayle.
- Most Sixes in a single playoff innings (12 sixes)
Rumours claim Nita Ambani offers Rs. 30 Crore, Antilia Flat, Maldives Island to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Over the last few days, several news stories have been going viral over social media claiming that Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani had personally offered Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a package worth Rs. 30 crore to join the five-time IPL champions.
Interestingly, the claim also stated that the offer also included a luxury flat in Antila, the famous residence in Mumbai, a private island in the Maldives and a blank cheque for his family. Some even claimed that Vaibhav asked for time to decide, and Rajasthan Royals stepped in to retain him.
Viral Claims related to Nita Ambani offers to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are fake
As of now, there is no official confirmation regarding any such offer from the Mumbai Indians or Nita Ambani to Sooryavanshi. No credible sources have confirmed these claims.
Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi also reacted to these rumours and rejected them completely. He clearly stated that IPL player transfers cannot happen through private offers or unofficial deals.
Did Nita Ambani really offer Rs. 30 crore to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?
No, there is no official confirmation regarding any such offer from Mumbai Indians or Nita Ambani.
Is the Antilia flat offer to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi real?
No, reports about a luxury flat in Antilia and other gifts are fake and unverified.
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Amit Patel is a passionate sports enthusiast and a devoted Virat Kohli admirer who proudly supports Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Having been involved in sports from a young age, he has played chess at the district level and represented his college in various competitions. Amit closely follows Indian cricket, with a special interest in tracking young talents and rising stars making their mark at the highest level. Alongside his love for the game, he is an experienced sports content writer who enjoys crafting stories that connect with fans.