Full Name: Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Date of Birth: March 27, 2011 (official, though some doubts exist; see below)
Age: 14 years (as of May 7, 2025, per official records)
Birthplace: Tajpur village, Samastipur district, Bihar, India
Batting Style: Left-handed
Bowling Style: Slow Left-arm Orthodox (occasionally)
Role: Batter
Teams
Bihar (domestic cricket)
Rajasthan Royals (Indian Premier League, IPL)
India B Under-19, India Under-19
Early Life and Background
Vaibhav Suryavanshi was born in Tajpur village, Samastipur, Bihar, to a farming family. His father, Sanjiv Suryavanshi, a former aspiring cricketer, recognized Vaibhav’s talent at age four and built a small backyard playing area to nurture his passion. Sanjiv sold farmland in Motipur to fund Vaibhav’s cricketing dreams, while his mother supported him by waking up at 4 a.m. daily to prepare his meals. Vaibhav is also associated with Muzaffarpur, Bihar, where he practiced at an indoor stadium while staying with a relative.
At age nine, Vaibhav joined a cricket academy in Samastipur, training under Brjesh Jha and later under Manish Ojha, a former Ranji cricketer. By age 10, he was practicing 600 balls daily in Patna, balancing cricket with school. He is currently a 9th-grade student, focusing on both academics and cricket.
Cricketing Career
Domestic Cricket
First-Class Debut: At 12 years and 284 days, Vaibhav debuted for Bihar against Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy (January 5–8, 2024), becoming the second-youngest Ranji debutant for Bihar and the fourth-youngest overall in India, surpassing Yuvraj Singh’s record (15 years, 57 days). Only Alimuddin (12 years, 73 days) and two others debuted younger.
List A Debut: Youngest Indian List A debutant for Bihar vs. Madhya Pradesh (December 21, 2024, Vijay Hazare Trophy).
T20 Debut: Youngest T20 debutant at 13 years and 241 days for Bihar vs. Rajasthan in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (November 23, 2024).
Under-19 Cricket
Vinoo Mankad Trophy: At 12, Vaibhav scored 400 runs in five matches for Bihar’s U-19 team, earning a Ranji call-up.
India U-19: In 2023, he played for India B U-19 in a quadrangular series, scoring 177 runs in six innings, including two half-centuries.
Youth Test vs. Australia (2024): Scored a 58-ball century in Chennai, the fastest by an Indian in U-19 Tests and second-fastest overall.
ACC U-19 Asia Cup (2024): Scored 76 off 46 balls vs. UAE and 67 off 36 balls vs. Sri Lanka in the semi-final.
Randhir Verma Tournament: Scored an unbeaten 332 in Bihar’s U-19 competition
Indian Premier League (IPL)
Contract: In November 2024, Vaibhav became the youngest player to sign an IPL contract, picked by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore (US$130,000) after trials in Nagpur where he hit three sixes in an over to score 17 runs.
Debut: On April 19, 2025, he debuted against Lucknow Super Giants at 14 years and 23 days, the youngest IPL debutant ever and the first player born after the IPL’s inception (2008). He scored 34 runs off 20 balls, starting with a first-ball six.
Century: On April 28, 2025, Vaibhav scored 101 off 38 balls (century in 35 balls) against Gujarat Titans, becoming the youngest IPL centurion at 14 years and 32 days. It was the fastest century by an Indian and second-fastest in IPL history (behind Chris Gayle’s 30-ball ton). He also holds the record for the youngest to score a 50+ in T20 cricket
Records and Achievements
1.Youngest Indian List A and IPL debutant.
2.Youngest T20 debutant (13 years, 241 days).
3.Youngest IPL centurion and second-fastest IPL century (35 balls).
4.Fastest Indian century in U-19 Tests (58 balls).
5.Second-youngest Ranji Trophy debutant for Bihar and fourth-youngest overall in India.
6.Youngest to score a 50+ in T20 cricket.
Controversies
Doubts have been raised about Vaibhav’s official birth date (March 27, 2011). In a 2023 interview, he reportedly said he would turn 14 on September 27, 2023, suggesting he might be 1.5 years older. His father, Sanjiv, insists the official date is accurate, citing a BCCI bone density test conducted when Vaibhav was 8.5 years old. No conclusive evidence supports age fraud claims, and Vaibhav’s skills, verified by coaches and BCCI tests, align with his records
Personal Life
Family: Father Sanjiv Suryavanshi (farmer, former cricketer aspirant), mother (homemaker, name not public). His uncle, Rajiv Kumar Suryavanshi, has expressed community pride in his achievements.
Education: Vaibhav is a 9th-grade student, balancing cricket with morning tuition. His parents emphasize academics alongside sports.
Mentors: Trained by Brjesh Jha (early coach), Manish Ojha (former Ranji player), and monitored by VVS Laxman at the National Cricket Academy. He now works with Rahul Dravid, Rajasthan Royals’ head coach.
Lifestyle: Known for discipline, Vaibhav follows a rigorous routine of cricket practice and studies, supported by his family’s sacrifices.
As of May 7, 2025, Vaibhav continues to play for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025, training with stars like Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal. His performances have drawn praise, with experts seeing him as a future star. VVS Laxman has tracked his progress for two years, and Rahul Dravid’s coaching is expected to refine his game further
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