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Vaibhav Suryavanshi is a 13-year-old cricketer aka “cricket wonder from Bihar”, has made headlines for becoming the youngest player ever to be signed in the IPL. Rajasthan Royals bought him for ₹1.1 crore, breaking all the records in IPL 2025 Mega Auction.
Vaihhav started his cricketing career in Samastipur when he was just four years old. His father, Sanjeev supported his talent from a young age by making a pitch in the backyard. At the age of nine Vaibhav joined a cricket academy in Bihar.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi IPL Profile
| Name | Vaibhav Suryavanshi IPL |
|---|---|
| TEAM | Rajasthan Royals |
| IPL Debut | – |
| Matches | – |
| IPL 2025 Price | INR 1.10 Cr |
| Role | Batter |
| Age | 13 Years (March 27, 2011) |
At 12, he played in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy for Bihar, scoring 400 runs in just five matches. His Ranji debut was at just 12 years and 284 days, becoming the second-youngest player in the history of the tournament.
This was just the start of his cricketing journey, however he made headlines by scoring a 62-ball 104 in a youth Test match against Australia Under-19 in Chennai. This made him the youngest player to hit a century in competitive cricket and the second-fastest to do so in youth cricket.
He continued to perform well in matches, his consistent performances have earned him a spot in India’s Under-19 squad for the ACC U-19 Asia Cup in the UAE. Vaibhav’s name was listed as the 491st player in the uncapped category for the IPL auction. He was bought by Rajasthan Royals at a skyhigh price of ₹1.10 Crore.
