Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not just a name, but a sensation in the world of Indian cricket. Born on 27 March 2011, he has already etched his name in the history books by becoming the youngest Indian cricketer to play across all formats—first-class, List A, and T20—before even turning 14. Representing Bihar in domestic cricket and the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is a prodigy whose journey has only just begun.
Early Life and Beginnings
Vaibhav Suryavanshi was born in Motipur village, located in the Tajpur block of Samastipur district, in the culturally rich Mithila region of Bihar. From a young age, his passion for cricket was evident. Starting his cricketing journey at the tender age of four, he was initially trained by his father. Recognizing his talent, he enrolled in a cricket academy in Samastipur when he turned nine.
This early exposure to structured training honed his natural abilities. The guidance from both his father and academy coaches laid the foundation for a career that would astonish the Indian cricketing community in the years to come.
Youth Career: A Trailblazer from the Start
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s rise through the cricketing ranks was meteoric. At just 12, he represented Bihar in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy as part of their under-19 side, competing against players much older and more experienced than him.
In January 2024, at the age of 12 years and 284 days, Vaibhav made his first-class debut for Bihar against Mumbai in the prestigious Ranji Trophy. This incredible feat made him the second youngest cricketer to play for Bihar and the fourth youngest overall in Indian domestic cricket history. Only Alimuddin, who debuted in the 1942–43 season, was younger. Vaibhav broke modern-era records, even surpassing the likes of Yuvraj Singh, who debuted at 15 years and 57 days.
In November 2024, Vaibhav Suryavanshi added another feather to his cap by becoming the youngest T20 debutant in India at just 13 years and 241 days, playing for Bihar against Rajasthan.
A month later, in December 2024, he made his List A debut in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Madhya Pradesh, becoming the youngest Indian player to do so at 13 years and 269 days.
National Recognition and Record-Breaking Performances
The year 2023 was pivotal for Vaibhav Suryavanshi. He featured in the India B under-19 team for a quadrangular series, where he impressed everyone with 177 runs in six innings, including two half-centuries.
September 2024 saw another career highlight when he debuted for the India Under-19 team against Australia Under-19s. In this match, he scored a scintillating century off just 58 balls, becoming the fastest Indian to do so in under-19 Tests. Though he was run out for 104, the innings was the second-fastest century in under-19 international cricket.
During the 2024 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup, Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his red-hot form. He smashed 76 off 46 balls against UAE and followed it with a blistering 67 off 36 balls against Sri Lanka in the semi-final.
One of his most memorable achievements came in the Randhir Verma Tournament, an under-19 competition in Bihar, where he scored an unbeaten 332-run innings. This triple-century was not only rare in age-group cricket but showcased his temperament, skill, and hunger for big scores.
IPL Career: Youngest Star of the League
In November 2024, history was created when Vaibhav Suryavanshi was signed by the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for a whopping ₹1.1 crore (approximately $130,000 USD), making him the youngest player ever to secure an IPL contract.
On 19 April 2025, he made his IPL debut against the Lucknow Super Giants, becoming the youngest debutant in the tournament’s history at just 14 years and 23 days. Remarkably, he is the first IPL player born after the tournament’s inception in 2008. In his debut match, he scored 34 runs off 20 balls, including a spectacular first-ball six.
Just days later, on 28 April 2025, Vaibhav Suryavanshi created IPL history once again by becoming the youngest century-maker at 14 years and 32 days, scoring a blistering hundred off just 35 balls against the Gujarat Titans. This made him the second-fastest century-scorer in IPL history after Chris Gayle and the fastest Indian to do so.
In the same match, he smashed 11 sixes, tying with Murali Vijay for the most sixes in an innings by an Indian in IPL history. He also became the youngest player to hit a fifty in IPL, and the youngest Indian to score 50+ in any T20 match.
Age Controversy
Despite his extraordinary achievements, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s age has come under scrutiny. In a 2023 interview with BNN News Benipatti, he claimed that his 14th birthday would fall on 27 September 2023, contradicting his official date of birth of 27 March 2011. This discrepancy suggests that he could be approximately a year and a half older than officially stated. However, no formal investigation or action has followed, and his official records continue to stand.
The Road Ahead for Vaibhav Suryavanshi
The name Vaibhav Suryavanshi is now synonymous with youthful brilliance, exceptional talent, and unmatched determination. From the villages of Bihar to the world stage of the IPL, his journey has been nothing short of inspirational. As he continues to break records and challenge norms, cricket fans across India and the world eagerly await what this teenage marvel will achieve next.
At just 14, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has already inspired countless young cricketers. His story is a testament to how talent, dedication, and early support can turn dreams into reality. If his current trajectory continues, Vaibhav Suryavanshi could well become one of the greatest cricketers India has ever produced.
