Vaibhav Suryavanshi Becomes Youngest IPL Player Ever at 14 With Stunning Debut

Vaibhav Suryavanshi made the whole world stop and watch. Just 14 years old, this young cricketer from Bihar took his first steps into the Indian Premier League (IPL) and created history. Even Google CEO Sundar Pichai couldn’t resist and said he woke up early just to see this schoolboy bat.

A Debut That Made Headlines

On April 5, 2025, during the match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Vaibhav Suryavanshi made his IPL debut. What grabbed everyone’s attention? His first ball in the IPL was smacked for a huge six over covers against the experienced Shardul Thakur.

That six didn’t just fly over the boundary—it flew into the record books.

Here’s what happened:

• He became the youngest IPL debutant at 14 years and 23 days.
• He hit a six on the very first ball of his IPL career.
• He scored 34 runs in 20 balls with 2 fours and 3 sixes.
• He built an 85-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Even though Rajasthan Royals lost the match by just two runs, Vaibhav was the one everyone talked about.

The Records He Broke

Vaibhav Suryavanshi didn’t just play a match—he rewrote history. Here are the 3 major records he shattered on debut:

1. Youngest IPL debutant ever, breaking Prayas Ray Barman’s 2019 record.
2. Youngest player to hit a six in IPL, breaking Riyan Parag’s record.
3. Youngest player to hit a four in IPL, previously held by Prayas Ray Barman.

Who is Vaibhav Suryavanshi ? A Boy With Big Dreams

Vaibhav’s story is as inspiring as his cricket. He comes from Bihar, one of India’s least developed states. His father is a farmer and a part-time journalist. Despite limited resources, Vaibhav’s passion for cricket brought him into the spotlight.

• He made his Ranji Trophy debut at just 12.
• He was selected for India’s Under-19 squad and scored a 58-ball century against Australia.
• He was picked by Rajasthan Royals for $130,500 in the IPL auction in November 2024—while he was still 13!

Even Rajasthan Royals’ head coach Rahul Dravid was impressed, saying the boy had “some really good skills.”

What Cricket Legends Are Saying

The cricketing world couldn’t stop praising him:

• Michael Vaughan tweeted: “This is incredible.”
• Sanjay Manjrekar said: “He is 14 but has the mind of a 30-year-old.”
• Suresh Raina added: “He will rule cricket in the future.”
• Rahul Dravid: “He impressed us during trials with his natural skills.”

Even the TV commentators gave him a nickname—“Boss Baby”, thanks to his baby face and fearless shots.

A Future Star in the Making

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is now part of an elite club of players who hit a six on the first ball of their IPL careers. This includes names like:

• Andre Russell
• Rob Quiney
• Carlos Brathwaite
• Maheesh Theekshana
• Sameer Rizwi

Despite being just in 8th grade, Vaibhav’s cricketing maturity is beyond his age. His coach from Bihar, Pramod Kumar, describes him as quiet, focused, and passionate only about cricket.

“He doesn’t talk much, but ask him about cricket and he’ll talk for hours,” said Kumar.

Match Recap

• LSG scored 180/5 thanks to knocks by Aiden Markram (66), Ayush Badoni (50), and Abdul Samad (30*).
• Rajasthan Royals fell short by just 2 runs.
• Despite the loss, Vaibhav Suryavanshi stole the spotlight with his fearless debut.

The Journey Has Just Begun

Born on March 27, 2011, Vaibhav is the first IPL player born after the league began in 2008. With this kind of talent, dedication, and support, the future of Indian cricket might already be here.

His father, Sanjeev, put it best:

“Over the years, Royals have groomed youngsters. I sincerely hope Vaibhav follows that path too.”

One thing’s clear—this is just the beginning of something very special.

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