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Vaibhav Suryavanshi Becomes Youngest IPL Player at 14, Impresses with Debut Performance

The 14-year-old debutant for Rajasthan Royals made history with a first-ball six and a quickfire 34, showcasing his potential in the IPL.

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi during a training session with Sanju Samson.
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi smacked his first ball for six as he made history as the IPL's youngest player aged just 14

Overview

  • Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at 14 years and 23 days, became the youngest player to debut in IPL history during Rajasthan Royals' match against Lucknow Super Giants.
  • He made an immediate impact as an Impact Substitute, hitting a six off the first ball he faced and scoring 34 runs off 20 deliveries, including three sixes and two boundaries.
  • Suryavanshi was signed by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, highlighting the franchise's focus on nurturing young talent.
  • The debut came after Sanju Samson, Rajasthan Royals' regular captain, was ruled out due to an abdominal injury, with Riyan Parag stepping in as captain.
  • Hailing from Bihar, Suryavanshi has already set multiple records in domestic and youth cricket, including a 58-ball century for India Under-19 and a triple century in U-19 zonal cricket.