Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Fan Unmukt Chand Shines in MLC 2025, Scores 161 Runs with 9 Sixes and Breaks 5 Records

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s impact is resonating far beyond the IPL, inspiring players even in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 in the United States. One such admirer is Unmukt Chand, the former Indian U-19 World Cup-winning captain, who now plays cricket in America due to limited opportunities in India. Known for his impressive batting skills, Unmukt has recently made headlines in MLC 2025 with a spectacular innings.

Unmukt openly admires Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s extraordinary bat speed and hand-eye coordination, calling it “amazing.” This inspiration clearly reflects in his own form on the field.

On June 22, playing for Los Angeles Knight Riders against Seattle Orcas, Unmukt Chand scored a blistering unbeaten 86 runs off 58 balls, including 9 sixes and 16 fours, helping his team chase down a target of 178 with 10 balls to spare. His innings, striking at over 148, earned him the Player of the Match award.

Unmukt’s extraordinary performance also helped him break five significant records for the Los Angeles Knight Riders:

• Played his 10th match, surpassing Sunil Narine for most appearances for the team.

• Shared a record 139-run partnership with Saif Badar—the highest partnership for any wicket for the Knight Riders.

• Scored 64 runs via boundaries in this innings, a new team record.

• Registered the highest individual T20 score for Los Angeles Knight Riders with 86*.

• Contributed to a total of 355 runs scored in the match—the highest run aggregate in encounters between Seattle Orcas and Los Angeles Knight Riders.

With a total of 161 runs so far in MLC 2025, Unmukt Chand currently ranks sixth among the tournament's top run-scorers, making a strong statement with his bat.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s influence continues to inspire talent across the globe, and Unmukt Chand’s journey from India to America is a testament to how passion and dedication can thrive anywhere.