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Vaibhav Suryavanshi Becomes Youngest IPL Player at 14, Impresses on Debut

The Bihar-born teenager hit a six off his first ball and scored 34 runs, though Rajasthan Royals narrowly lost by two runs.

Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Rajasthan Royals v Lucknow Super Giants - Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, India - April 19, 2025 Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi looks dejected as he walks after losing his wicket REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis
Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Rajasthan Royals v Lucknow Super Giants - Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, India - April 19, 2025 Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi in action REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis
Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Rajasthan Royals v Lucknow Super Giants - Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, India - April 19, 2025 Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi looks dejected as he walks after losing his wicket REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis
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Overview

  • Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history as the youngest IPL player at 14 years and 23 days during Rajasthan Royals' match against Lucknow Super Giants.
  • He smashed a six off the first ball he faced and went on to score 34 runs off 20 balls, including three sixes and two fours, opening the batting with Yashasvi Jaiswal.
  • Suryavanshi replaced captain Sanju Samson in the playing XI and formed an 85-run opening partnership, though the Royals fell short of their 181-run target by two runs.
  • The teenager, who idolizes Brian Lara, has been making waves since his ₹11 million IPL auction signing at age 13 and a 58-ball century for India U-19 against Australia in 2024.
  • Hailing from rural Bihar, Suryavanshi's rapid rise has been lauded by cricketing legends, with many predicting a bright future for the young left-hander.