Vaibhav Suryavanshi: IPL 2025’s Young Sensation

By Gurlal Singh

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Posted: March 19, 2025
Last updated: March 20, 2025

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13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi is making headlines as he prepares to debut in the IPL 2025 season. Backed by heavyweights in the cricketing world, his journey from a young talent in Bihar to a promising cricketer in Rajasthan Royals is remarkable.

Vaibhav is set to play in the Indian Premier League 2025 season starting March 22. He was acquired by Rajasthan Royals for a substantial sum of ₹1.1 crore during the November 2024 auction, making him the youngest player ever purchased in IPL history.

Rakesh Tiwari, the president of the Bihar Cricket Association, has shown strong faith in Vaibhav’s abilities. He expressed his excitement about seeing such extraordinary talent and acknowledged that Vaibhav could inspire future generations.

Born on March 27, 2011, Vaibhav Suryavanshi hails from Bihar where he first showcased his cricket potential. He debuted in First-Class cricket for Bihar in January 2024, at just 12 years and 284 days. His milestone moment came during the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he scored 71 runs off 42 balls, becoming the youngest Indian to achieve a List A fifty. Furthermore, Vaibhav made waves by scoring a 58-ball century against Australia in a youth Test, setting a record for the fastest youth Test century by an Indian.

Vaibhav played an integral role in India’s journey to the ACC U19 Asia Cup final, contributing two vital half-centuries. His consistent performance has earned him praise, especially from Vikram Rathour, Rajasthan Royals’ batting coach, who described him as a “very special player.” However, Vaibhav’s inclusion in the playing XI will depend on team strategy and match conditions.

Rajasthan Royals boast a strong batting lineup including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel. This could limit immediate opportunities for Suryavanshi, but his practice sessions have shown his impressive power-hitting skills, adding to the team’s strategic options.

In conclusion, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s journey is just beginning, but his potential and performance thus far have set the stage for what could be the start of a remarkable cricketing career. All eyes will be on this young prodigy as the IPL 2025 season unfolds.