Vaibhav Suryavanshi: The 13-year-old cricketer who will play for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025

13-year-old young prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi made headlines during the IPL 2025 auction when he became the youngest player ever to be picked up in the auction. 

IPL 2025 team?

Suryavanshi was snapped up by the Rajasthan Royals for a whopping INR 1.1 crore in the auction, thus marking the start of yet another dream journey in the IPL. The Delhi Capitals were also interested in Suryavanshi's services but in the end, it was the Royals who had the winning bid.

Suryavanshi had been called for the trials by the Rajasthan Royals in Bagpur. There, batting coach Vikram Rathour gave Suryavanshi a match situation where 17 runs were needed off one over. 

IPL trials?

According to Vaibhav's father Sanjeev, Vaibhav hit three sixes off three deliveries and exceeded the expectations of the Royals. 

Sanjeev Suryavanshi, Vaibhav's father, was a farmer by profession and sold his farm in Motipur to finance his son's dream of becoming a cricketer. He set up a net in the courtyard of his home where Viabhav would practice right from the age of five.

A unique record

Vaibhav was always head and shoulders above the rest in his age group and his performance spoke volumes about his capability. He is the only cricketer from Bihar to score a double hundred in the U16 tournament. 

Few other records created by Vaibhav

At 12 years and 284 days, Vaibhav Suryavanshi made his first-class debut for Bihar against Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy in Patna in January 2024. At the age of 13, Vaibhav played a youth Test for India U-19 against Australia U-19 where he scored 104 off just 62 balls in Chennai.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest Indian player to feature in a List A game when he played for Bihar against Madhya Pradesh in Hyderabad at the age of 13 years and 269 days. 

A couple of weeks later, he became the youngest Indian to score a half-century in List A cricket, bringing up the feat against Baroda with a quickfire 71 off 42 balls. Still early days in his career and already the sky's the limit for Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

In conclusion, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has made history by becoming the youngest player ever to be picked up in the IPL auction. Snapped up by the Rajasthan Royals for INR 1.1 crore, Suryavanshi's journey is a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication. With a unique record of achievements at such a young age, including a double hundred in the U16 tournament and impressive performances in first-class and List A cricket, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is a name to watch out for in the future.

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