Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 13-Year-Old Cricket Prodigy, Makes History with IPL Century
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Record-Breaking IPL 100
In a groundbreaking moment for cricket, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Bihar has etched his name in the annals of the Indian Premier League (IPL) by scoring a scintillating century, becoming the youngest player ever to achieve this feat in the tournament’s history.
Representing the Rajasthan Royals, Suryavanshi showcased his prodigious talent by amassing 101 runs off just 38 deliveries in a match against Australia Under-19, marking the fastest century by an Indian batter in all recorded Under-19 Tests and only second behind Moeen Ali’s 56-ball ton in 2005. Cricket.com
Suryavanshi’s journey to this historic milestone began when he was signed by the Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.10 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction, making him the youngest player ever to be bought at an IPL auction. His exceptional performance in the Under-19 circuit, including a record-breaking century against Australia Under-19, caught the attention of scouts and cricket enthusiasts alike.
Rajasthan Royals’ captain Sanju Samson expressed his admiration for the young talent, stating, “All of the people in the Rajasthan decision-making group saw him bat at the U19 Test match vs Australia in Chennai, where he scored a hundred off 60-70 balls. The shots that he played there, it felt like, that’s something special, and we felt like we have to have those kinds of individuals in the side and see where they go.” Cricket.com
Suryavanshi’s rapid ascent in the cricketing world has been nothing short of meteoric. Earlier in the year, he became the youngest Indian to feature in first-class cricket when he debuted in the Ranji Trophy for Bihar against Mumbai at just 12 years and 284 days old. He continued to break records by becoming the youngest Indian batter to score a fifty in List-A cricket, achieving this milestone with a brisk 71 off 42 balls for Bihar against Baroda in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Cricket.com+3Rajasthan Royals+3The Times of India+3
Suryavanshi’s remarkable achievements have not only brought pride to his home state of Bihar but have also inspired young cricketers across the nation. His story is a testament to the power of talent, determination, and the importance of nurturing young athletes.C
As the IPL season progresses, all eyes will be on this young sensation, whose journey has just begun but already promises a future filled with cricketing excellence.
