Meet Vaibhav Suryavanshi: The 14-Year-Old Sensation Taking the IPL by Storm
From a Small Village in Bihar to the Biggest Cricket Stage
Every now and then, a young talent comes along who reminds us why we love sports — and Vaibhav Suryavanshi is one of those stories.
Born on March 27, 2011, in the quiet village of Motipur in Samastipur, Bihar, Vaibhav grew up in a simple farming family. There were no fancy academies, no early fame — just a boy with big dreams and a bat in his hand. Fast forward a few years, and he’s now the name everyone’s talking about in Indian cricket.
At just 12 years old, Vaibhav made headlines when he smashed a century on his Under-19 Youth Test debut against Australia. It was clear even then: this kid was something special.
In November 2024, Vaibhav’s life changed forever. Rajasthan Royals snapped him up for ₹1.1 crore during the IPL 2025 auction, making him the youngest player ever to land an IPL contract. He was just 13.
Most teenagers would be nervous just sitting in the dugout, but not Vaibhav. When he made his debut for the Royals, he did the unthinkable — he hit a six off the very first ball he faced. Talk about making a first impression!
History Made at Just 14
If that wasn’t enough, Vaibhav raised the bar even higher. In a match that cricket fans won’t forget anytime soon, he became the youngest player ever to score a century in IPL history — just 14 years and 32 days old.
And it wasn’t just any century. He smashed 101 runs with breathtaking confidence, reaching his hundred in only 35 balls — the second-fastest century in IPL history, just behind Chris Gayle’s iconic 30-ball effort. Along the way, he hammered 11 sixes and 7 fours, treating bowlers like practice targets.
He even took 28 runs off an over from Ishant Sharma, a bowler he probably grew up watching on TV. To top it off, he reached his century by hitting a six off Rashid Khan, one of the best spinners in the world.
Eventually, Prasidh Krishna managed to bowl him out — but by then, Vaibhav had already written his name into IPL folklore.
Beyond the IPL: A Bright Future Ahead
Vaibhav isn’t just a one-tournament wonder. Before lighting up the IPL, he had already made waves at the Under-19 level, scoring a century off just 58 balls on his Test debut for India against Australia in September 2024.
For someone so young, his composure, confidence, and raw talent are simply remarkable. He’s not just playing matches — he’s creating memories.
Right now, the Rajasthan Royals might be struggling in the IPL standings (they’re eighth, with only three wins in ten games), but with talents like Vaibhav in their squad, the future looks bright.
And for Indian cricket fans dreaming about the next big superstar?
Well, the future looks even brighter.
One thing’s for sure: Vaibhav Suryavanshi isn’t just living his dream — he’s inspiring a whole new generation to dream bigger too.