By Mervin Preethi 29 April 2025
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old from Tajpur in Samastipur, Bihar, has captured the nation's heart with his remarkable journey to Indian Premier League (IPL) stardom. Here are 10 defining moments from his inspiring journey.
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1. His father, a humble farmer, sold part of their land to support Vaibhav’s passion for cricket, building a practice net and ensuring he never missed training.
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2. At just 12, Vaibhav made his Ranji Trophy debut for Bihar, becoming India's youngest first-class cricketer in nearly four decades.
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3. He shone brightly in youth tournaments like the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, scoring over 400 runs and drawing attention from top scouts across India.
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4. At 13 years and 269 days, he became the youngest Indian to play List-A cricket, marking another milestone in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
5. He played in the domestic Ranji Trophy red-ball competition at the age of 12 in 2024 and represented India’s Under-19 side against Australia, scoring a 58-ball century.
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6. In December 2024, Rajasthan Royals signed Vaibhav for Rs 1.1 crore, making him the youngest Indian to earn a crore-plus contract in the IPL auctions.
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7. Vaibhav made his IPL debut with a bang, smashing a six off his very first ball and scoring a spirited 34 off 20 balls against Lucknow Super Giants.
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8. On 28 April 2025, he etched his name into the record books by scoring a blistering 101 off just 38 balls against Gujarat Titans. His century, reached in 35 balls, stands as the second-fastest in IPL history and the fastest by an Indian, surpassing Yusuf Pathan’s previous 37-ball record.
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9. Vaibhav’s century, laced with 11 sixes and seven fours, helped Rajasthan Royals chase down 210 runs in just 15.5 overs, and earned him the record for the quickest century scored by an Indian.
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10. Legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh hailed his fearless approach, praising him as the future of Indian cricket.
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Vaibhav’s success is rooted in his family’s unwavering dedication — from his mother waking at 2 am to prepare his meals, to his father giving up his job to support his cricketing dreams. But for Vaibhav, his story has just begun!
The family behind the phenomenon
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