Former India captain Anil Kumble sees Rajasthan Royals’ opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi as a potential record-breaker in IPL 2026. Suryavanshi’s explosive 93 off 38 balls, including 10 sixes, led RR to a crucial seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, keeping their playoff hopes alive. He became the first Indian in IPL history to hit 50 sixes in a single season.
Kumble praised Suryavanshi’s exceptional talent, particularly his ability to hit sixes effortlessly. The young batter’s mature mindset and understanding of his journey impressed Kumble, who believes Suryavanshi could surpass Chris Gayle’s record of 59 sixes in a season. Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 53 off 38 balls also earned Kumble’s admiration for stabilizing Rajasthan’s batting order.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s aggressive start in a 75-run opening partnership set the stage for Suryavanshi and Jurel’s onslaught. Jaiswal’s attacking play, including a hat-trick of boundaries, provided the perfect platform for his teammates to dominate the LSG bowlers. Kumble highlighted the importance of Jaiswal’s early aggression in setting the momentum for RR’s successful chase of 221 runs.
