Bihar to Have IPL Team

Bihar to Have IPL Team After Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Rise?

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Modified - May 22, 2026, 11:17 AM

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Hailing from Bihar, one of the most feared batters, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, has taken the cricketing world by storm. The left-hander batter came into the limelight during the Indian Premier League 2024, where he made his debut for Rajasthan Royals.

He stole the limelight with his breathtaking performances and also set the record for one of the fastest centuries in the IPL, achieving the feat in just 36 balls. After that, he went on to replicate the same heroics for India U19, scoring runs in England and Australia.

The youngster also played a huge role in India’s triumph during the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026. He won the Player of the Tournament and also Player of the Match in the final. In just such a short span of time, he has risen in ranks, and fans are crazy about him.

Is Bihar Team in IPL on the Cards?

Suryavanshi has carried on his performance in the Indian Premier League 2026. He is the leading run-getter for Rajasthan Royals and third overall in the league. The batter has hit 579 runs at an average of over 44 to go with three fifties and one century.

His staggering performance in the league has raised calls among Bihar fans to have their own IPL team. Many have been urging the government about the same, especially with the craze for cricket in Bihar.

Reacting to the requests, Bihar CM, Samrat Choudhary, came up with a positive response. He dropped a massive hint on the Bihar IPL team, saying that they are working with a clear vision and a positive decision will be taken soon. He tweeted:

“I completely agree with you. For the cricket "emotion" of Bihar, the government is working in "mission" mode with a clear "vision." With your cooperation, a positive decision will certainly be taken regarding the Bihar cricket team.”

Vaibhav Suryavanshi to hold the key for Rajasthan Royals

Vaibhav Suryavanshi will be holding the key for Rajasthan Royals in their last league game of IPL 2026. The franchise will be locking horns with the Mumbai Indians in their last match, and it will be an extremely important clash for RR.

Rajasthan Royals will need to win the match against the Mumbai Indians, and if that happens, they will qualify for the playoffs. However, if they lose, they will get eliminated. With the kind of form he is in, Suryavanshi is in, he would hold the key for the side.