Vaibhav Suryavanshi is a teenage cricket prodigy from Bihar, India, who has rapidly ascended the ranks of Indian cricket to become one of its most talked-about young talents. Born on March 27, 2011, in Tajpur village, Samastipur district, Bihar, Vaibhav’s journey from a rural setting to the grand stages of Indian cricket is both inspiring and remarkable.
Early Life & Family Support
Vaibhav’s cricketing journey began at the tender age of four, with his father, Sanjeev Suryavanshi, recognizing his son’s passion and potential for the sport. To nurture this talent, Sanjeev made significant sacrifices, including selling a portion of their farmland to fund Vaibhav’s training. He constructed a practice net at home and later enrolled Vaibhav in a cricket academy in Samastipur. Recognizing the need for advanced coaching, Vaibhav also trained under Manish Ojha, a former Ranji player, in Patna.
Youth and Domestic Career
- First-Class Debut: At just 12 years and 284 days, Vaibhav made his first-class debut for Bihar in the Ranji Trophy against Mumbai in January 2024, becoming one of the youngest players to achieve this feat.
- T20 and List A Debuts: In November 2024, he debuted in T20 cricket during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and in December 2024, he made his List A debut in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, becoming the youngest Indian to play in both formats.
- Under-19 Achievements:
- In September 2024, during his debut for India U-19 against Australia, Vaibhav scored a blistering 58-ball century, the fastest by an Indian in youth Tests and second-fastest overall.
- He played a pivotal role in India’s journey to the final of the 2024 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup, with notable performances against UAE and Sri Lanka.
IPL Breakthrough
In November 2024, Vaibhav became the youngest player to be signed in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history when the Rajasthan Royals acquired him for ₹1.1 crore during the mega auction.
- IPL Debut: On April 19, 2025, at the age of 14 years and 23 days, he made his IPL debut against the Lucknow Super Giants, hitting a six off his very first ball.
- Record-Breaking Century: Just nine days later, on April 28, he scored a sensational 101 off 38 balls against Gujarat Titans, becoming the youngest player to score a century in IPL history and recording the second-fastest century in the league.
🇮🇳 National Recognition
Vaibhav’s meteoric rise caught the attention of many, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who met and praised him at Patna airport in June 2025, acknowledging his contributions to Indian cricket and the inspiration he provides to young athletes nationwide.
Personal Life
Despite his cricketing commitments, Vaibhav continues his education and is currently in Class 8. He remains grounded, attributing his success to his family’s unwavering support and his coaches’ guidance.
Career Statistics (as of May 2025)
- First-Class Matches: 5 matches, 100 runs, highest score of 41.
- T20 Matches: 1 match, 13 runs.
- IPL 2025: 7 matches, 252 runs, average of 36, strike rate of 206.55, including a century.