Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has given new identity to Bihar Cricket, says BCA president Harsh Vardhan after batter breaks Gayle's record

Mukesh Kumar Singh  / Patna: Patna (Bihar) [India], May 28, 2026: The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) has congratulated Bihar’s young batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi for breaking Chris Gayle record and achieving a historic milestone in IPL on Wednesday.

In the IPL Eliminator match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi registered the record for hitting the most sixes in a single IPL season. During the match, he struck his 60th six of the season, surpassing Chris Gayle’s record of 59 sixes in a single IPL edition.

Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) President Harsh Vardhan said that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has given Bihar cricket a new identity through his hard work, discipline, and dedication towards the game. He said that creating multiple records, including the most sixes in a single IPL season, is a remarkable achievement.

He further added that, along with millions of fans around the world, he was eagerly waiting for Vaibhav’s century. He expressed confidence that no record in world cricket would remain beyond the reach of this extraordinary player.

"Along with millions of fans around the world, I was eagerly waiting for his century. I firmly believe that no record in world cricket will remain beyond the reach of this extraordinary player," said BCA president Harsh Vardhan.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s explosive innings of 97 runs off just 29 balls against SRH, which included 12 sixes and 5 fours, has become a matter of immense pride for the entire state of Bihar. 

Throughout the IPL 2026 season, he played several crucial innings and strengthened his team in decisive matches.
 
Bihar Cricket Association Secretary Ziaul Arfeen said that Vaibhav’s brilliant and consistent performances have opened a new pathway of energy, inspiration, and immense possibilities for young cricketers not only in Bihar but across the world. He said that Vaibhav is emerging as an ideal role model for the younger generation. The Bihar Cricket Association is proud of his achievements and extends its best wishes for many more accomplishments in the future.

Officials, staff members, and cricket fans associated with all district units of the Bihar Cricket Association also expressed their happiness and pride over Vaibhav’s achievement.