Vaibhav
Suryavanshi
Born March 27, 2011 in Samastipur, Bihar. At 15, he became the youngest player to represent India in international cricket — breaking records that legends took decades to set.
₹1.1Cr
IPL Auction Price — Dec 2024
Youngest player ever auctioned
A Small Town in Bihar Gave Cricket Its Next Great
Vaibhav Suryavanshi was born on March 27, 2011, in Tajpur, Samastipur District, Bihar — a small farming village that became cricket's most talked-about address. His father, Sanjiv Suryavanshi, a former aspiring cricketer turned farmer, spotted extraordinary talent in Vaibhav at age four.
In a story of immense sacrifice, Sanjiv sold off family farmland to fund his son's cricket training. Vaibhav's mother would wake at 4 AM daily to prepare meals before his early morning practice sessions. Every run Vaibhav hits carries the weight of those sacrifices.
In July 2026, at just 15 years and 99 days, he became the youngest player to represent India in international cricket — breaking Sachin Tendulkar's 36-year-old record. From a Samastipur field to wearing the India jersey, his is the greatest coming-of-age story in modern cricket.
Date of Birth
March 27, 2011
Hometown
Tajpur, Samastipur, Bihar
IPL Team
Rajasthan Royals
Batting Style
Left-handed Batsman
Domestic Team
Bihar Cricket Association
Nickname
"Boss Baby"
Father's Words
"I sold my land so my son could play on every ground in India."
— Sanjiv Suryavanshi, Samastipur, Bihar
Stats That Speak
Numbers that define a legacy written before our eyes
IPL 2026 Runs
Orange Cap winner — 776 runs in 16 matches at a strike rate of 237.30, the highest ever for 500+ runs in a T20 tournament
Sixes in IPL 2026
Most sixes in a single IPL season — broke Chris Gayle's record of 59 set in IPL 2012
Balls for IPL Century
Fastest IPL hundred by an Indian — 101* off 38 balls vs Gujarat Titans (Apr 28, 2025), century reached in 35 deliveries
U19 World Cup Final
175 off 80 balls vs England U19 in Harare (Feb 2026) — 15 sixes, 15 fours. Highest score in any ICC World Cup final
List A Best Score
190 off 84 balls vs Arunachal Pradesh (Vijay Hazare 2025-26) — fastest List A 150 in men's cricket (59 balls), breaking AB de Villiers' record
Age at IPL Debut
Debuted on April 19, 2025 vs Lucknow Super Giants — youngest debutant in IPL history at 14 years 23 days. Hit a six off his very first ball.
All statistics sourced from ESPN Cricinfo, official IPL records, and ICC data.
Milestones
From Samastipur fields to representing India — every step of the journey
Spotted at Age Four
Father Sanjiv Suryavanshi, a former aspiring cricketer, recognized extraordinary hand-eye coordination and timing in 4-year-old Vaibhav. Training began in the fields of Tajpur village, Samastipur.
Joins Samastipur Cricket Academy
Enrolled in a local cricket academy at age 9. His father sold portions of family farmland to fund equipment, coaching fees, and travel to tournaments across Bihar.
Ranji Trophy Debut at 12
Made his first-class debut for Bihar against Mumbai at 12 years, 284 days — the youngest Indian first-class debutant since 1986. Scored 93 in his debut match, announcing his arrival to all of India.
IPL Mega Auction — ₹1.1 Crore
Rajasthan Royals signed 13-year-old Vaibhav at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for ₹1.1 crore against a base price of ₹30 lakh — making him the youngest player ever to feature in an IPL auction.
IPL Debut — First Ball Six
Debuted for Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Aged 14 years and 23 days — the youngest IPL debutant in history. Hit a six off his very first delivery faced. Scored 34 off 20 balls.
101* off 38 balls — History Made
Scored 101* off 38 balls vs Gujarat Titans at Jaipur, reaching his century in just 35 deliveries — the fastest IPL hundred by an Indian, breaking Yusuf Pathan's 37-ball record from 2010. Hit 11 sixes and 7 fours. RR chased 210 in 15.5 overs — fastest 200+ chase in IPL history.
IPL 2025 — 252 Runs in Debut Season
Finished his debut IPL season with 252 runs in 7 matches at a strike rate of 206.56, including one century and one fifty (57 off 33 vs CSK). Hit 24 sixes — the most by any 14-year-old in professional T20 history.
Vijay Hazare — 190 off 84 balls
Demolished Arunachal Pradesh with 190 off 84 balls in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Reached his century in 36 balls and 150 in 59 balls — breaking AB de Villiers' record for fastest List A 150. Hit 15 sixes, the most by an Indian in List A cricket. Bihar posted 574/6, a List A world record.
U19 Asia Cup — 171 off 95 balls
Demolished UAE U19 bowling with 171 off 95 balls — the highest Indian score in U19 Asia Cup history. Smashed 14 sixes and 9 fours. India won by 234 runs. Finished the tournament with 261 runs across 5 matches.
U19 World Cup Final — 175 off 80 balls
In the ICC U19 World Cup Final against England U19 in Harare, scored 175 off 80 balls — 15 sixes and 15 fours. Reached his century in 55 balls. The highest score ever in any ICC World Cup final. Named Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament (439 runs, SR 169.49, 30 sixes in the tournament). India posted 411/9 and won by 100 runs.
103 off 37 balls vs SRH — Second IPL Ton
Blitzed 103 off 37 balls vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at Jaipur — 12 sixes and 5 fours. Reached his century in 36 balls, the third-fastest in IPL history. Started with five sixes off the first six balls. Became the youngest player to reach 1,000 T20 runs (15 years, 29 days) and the fastest to four T20 centuries.
IPL 2026 — Orange Cap & Triple Crown
Finished IPL 2026 with 776 runs in 16 matches at a strike rate of 237.30 — the highest ever for 500+ runs in a T20 tournament. Hit 65 sixes, breaking Chris Gayle's record of 59 (IPL 2012). Scored 521 powerplay runs, shattering David Warner's record of 467. Won the Orange Cap, MVP, and Emerging Player awards — the first player to sweep all three.
India T20I Debut — Youngest Ever
Made his India senior debut in the 2nd T20I vs England at Old Trafford, Manchester. Aged 15 years and 99 days — the youngest player to represent India in international cricket, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's 36-year-old record (16 years, 205 days). Scored 14 off 10 balls with two sixes on debut.
Maiden T20I Fifty — 50 off 19 balls vs Zimbabwe
Scored 50 off just 19 balls in the 1st T20I vs Zimbabwe at Harare — 4 sixes, 4 fours. Became the youngest player in history to score a T20I fifty at 15 years, 118 days. India chased 126 in 13.2 overs, winning by 7 wickets.
81 off 49 balls — Player of the Series vs Zimbabwe
Scored 81 off 49 balls (4 sixes, 8 fours) in the 3rd T20I at Harare to seal India's 3-0 series sweep. Finished as India's top scorer in the series with 151 runs. Named Player of the Series. Became the first player in men's international cricket to register two 50+ scores before turning 16.
Records That Redefine History
Every item on this list was set before his 16th birthday.
Youngest player to represent India in international cricket
15 years, 99 days — T20I debut vs England at Old Trafford (Jul 4, 2026). Broke Sachin Tendulkar's 36-year record (16 yrs, 205 days)
Youngest to score a T20I fifty
50 off 19 balls vs Zimbabwe at Harare (Jul 23, 2026) — 15 years, 118 days
First player to register two 50+ international scores before turning 16
50 off 19 vs ZIM (1st T20I) and 81 off 49 vs ZIM (3rd T20I), Jul 2026
Youngest IPL debutant in history
14 years, 23 days — April 19, 2025 vs LSG. Hit a six off his very first ball.
Fastest IPL century by an Indian
35 balls vs Gujarat Titans (Apr 28, 2025) — broke Yusuf Pathan's 37-ball record from 2010
Youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket
14 years, 32 days — 101* off 38 balls vs GT
Most sixes in a single IPL season
65 sixes in IPL 2026 — broke Chris Gayle's record of 59 (IPL 2012)
Highest powerplay runs in an IPL season
521 runs in the powerplay in IPL 2026 — shattered David Warner's 467 (2016). First player to breach 500.
Youngest player to reach 1,000 T20 runs
15 years, 29 days — achieved during 103 off 37 balls vs SRH (Apr 25, 2026)
Fastest to four T20 centuries
26 T20 matches — surpassing Chris Gayle, Usman Khan, and Sai Sudharsan
Highest strike rate for 500+ runs in a T20 tournament
237.30 in IPL 2026 (776 runs) — 13% higher than any previous batter
First player to win IPL Orange Cap, MVP, and Emerging Player in same season
IPL 2026 — 776 runs, strike rate 237.30, 65 sixes
Highest score in any ICC World Cup final
175 off 80 balls vs England U19, Harare (Feb 2026) — surpassing Unmukt Chand's 111* (2012)
Most sixes in a U19 World Cup tournament
30 sixes across 7 innings in U19 WC 2026
Fastest List A 150 in men's cricket
59 balls vs Arunachal Pradesh (Vijay Hazare 2025-26) — broke AB de Villiers' 64-ball world record
Most sixes by an Indian in a List A innings
15 sixes during 190 off 84 balls vs Arunachal Pradesh
Youngest List A centurion in Indian domestic cricket
14 years, 272 days — 36-ball century in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26
Youngest player to feature in an IPL auction
Age 13, IPL 2025 Mega Auction, Jeddah — signed by RR for ₹1.1 crore
Highest Indian score in U19 Asia Cup history
171 off 95 balls vs UAE U19 (Dec 2025) — 14 sixes, 9 fours
Youngest Indian first-class debutant since 1986
Ranji Trophy debut at 12 years, 284 days vs Mumbai (Jan 2024)
ICC U19 World Cup 2026 — Player of the Tournament
439 runs at a strike rate of 169.49, including 175 in the final
Moments in Time
The atmosphere, the craft, the passion — celebrating cricket's most electric prodigy
The Red Cherry — Where It All Begins
Under the Stadium Lights
The Art of the Cover Drive
Stumps — The Wicketkeeper's View
Cricket Ground at Golden Hour
The Bowler's Run-Up
Match Day Atmosphere
From Bihar to the World Stage
"He bats like he has nothing to lose — because he has everything to gain."
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