Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Player Profile & Career Records
The IPL 2025 auction shocked everyone when Rajasthan Royals signed 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for ₹1.10 crore, making him the youngest player ever to earn an IPL contract. At just 14, he debuted with a six off his first ball and soon scored a brilliant century against Gujarat Titans, becoming the youngest male cricketer to hit a T20 hundred.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi – IPL Player Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
| Born | March 27, 2011 |
| Batting Style | Left-hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Slow Left-arm Orthodox |
| Playing Role | Batter |
| Teams | Bihar, India B Under-19, Rajasthan Royals |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi IPL Stats
| Tournament | Team | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2025 | RR | 7 | 252 | 101 | 36.00 | 206.55 |
Explosive Century Against GT
On April 28, 2025, Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to score a T20 hundred in just 35 balls. He scored 101 in 38 balls with 11 sixes and 7 fours, at a strike rate of 265.79. He became the first Indian player to score the most sixes in an inning in IPL.
Early Life And Background
Born on March 27, 2011, in Tajpur, a village in Bihar, Vaibhav's story is deeply rooted in his love for cricket. His early exposure to cricket came from his father, Sanjeev, who built a practice area at home. By the age of 9, Vaibhav was training at a cricket academy. At 12, he joined India B Under-19s, making him the youngest first-class cricketer in India since 1986.