Vaibhav SuryavanshiA young Bihar cricket feeling, stormed the cricket world by becoming the youngest player to make his debut in the Premier Indian League (IPL). At only 14 years and 23 days, Vaibhav has marked history when he entered the field for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their confrontation against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) April 19, 2025.
Who is Vaibhav Suryavanshi – Know interesting facts on RR Youngster
Vaibhav was born on March 27, 2011 in the village of Tajpur, located in the district of Samastipur du Bihar. His cricket trip began at the age of four under the vigilant eye of his father. With an unrivaled passion and concentration, Vaibhav quickly joined a cricket academy in his hometown and trained under experienced coaches who quickly recognized his raw talent.
Despite his young age, Vaibhav quickly started to make the headlines, he made his debut for the Bihar in the Ranji trophy at only 12 years old – an extraordinary achievement which highlighted his preparation for high -level cricket.
Vaibhav marked a flamboyant century in the international cricket of young people, recording the fastest hundred by an Indian in tests under 19. He produced winning match performances, including powerful half-century in direct elimination games, winning the admiration of fans and selectors.
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Buzz at IPL auction and beginnings for RR
At just 13 years old, Vaibhav became the youngest player to buy during an IPL auction. He was picked up by the Royals for an INR crore of 1.1 INR – more than three times his basic price – a clear indication of the belief of the franchise in its potential and long -term value.
With the Royals Regular Captain Sanju Samson Excluded due to an injury, Vaibhav received his first ceiling in a crucial league scene match against the Super Giants. He created the story as a younger player to play in an IPL game, going beyond the previous records and becoming the face of the young promise in Indian cricket.
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