From Bihar to IPL: 13-Year-Old Wonderkid Bags ₹1.1 Crore Deal
Ujjal Lohar | Mar 20, 2025, 21:04 IST
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old from Bihar, has made history as the youngest player ever selected in the IPL. Rajasthan Royals signed him for ₹1.1 crore in the 2025 auction after his impressive performances in domestic cricket, including a 58-ball century against Australia’s U-19 team. His selection has sparked excitement and debate—while some hail him as a future star, others question if he can handle the pressure of professional cricket. As IPL 2025 approaches, all eyes are on this young prodigy to see if he can make it to the playing XI and prove his talent on the big stage.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction made history when 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest-ever player to be picked in the tournament The Rajasthan Royals shocked cricket fans by signing the young prodigy for ₹1.1 crore, setting a new benchmark for young talent in the sport.
Vaibhav was born in Bihar, India, on March 27, 2011, and is now clearly the big hope of young domestic cricket players. His earliest entry into cricket happened sometime in his life, and he has produced exceptional talent.
Hometown: Bihar, India
Age at IPL Selection: 13 years
First-Class Debut: Bihar Ranji Team at 12 years
Performance Responsible for Selection: 58-ball century against Australia's Under-19 team
His fast rise through domestic and age-group cricket attracted the attention of IPL scouts, culminating in his historic township auction selection.
Because of his inclusion in the IPL, Suryavanshi has now created various records and is a topic of discussion in the whole cricketing sphere.
Youngest IPL Player Ever- He has erased the previous record held by Prayas Ray Barman who made his entry into Royal Challengers Bangalore at 16 years in 2019.
Fast-tracked to Stardom: Most cricketers start their careers in late adolescence or even twenties, but Suryavanshi has jumped by ages.
Big Money Move: Rajasthan Royals, at such a young age, detected enough talent and risked an investment of ₹1.1 crore in the boy.
The news of his IPL selection has been met with mixed reactions:
Praise: Many fans and former cricketers began raving about his talent and the bold decision of Rajasthan Royals to opt for him.
Concerns: Experts query whether 13 can handle the pressure of pro cricket, T20 format.
With IPL 2025 approaching, the biggest question is—will Vaibhav Suryavanshi find a place in the playing 11? If yes, then he would once more create history. No matter, his journey has started already and will be closely observed by cricket lovers.
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Who is Vaibhav Suryavanshi?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Hometown: Bihar, India
Age at IPL Selection: 13 years
First-Class Debut: Bihar Ranji Team at 12 years
Performance Responsible for Selection: 58-ball century against Australia's Under-19 team
His fast rise through domestic and age-group cricket attracted the attention of IPL scouts, culminating in his historic township auction selection.
Why Historic for Such a Selection?
Youngest IPL Player Ever- He has erased the previous record held by Prayas Ray Barman who made his entry into Royal Challengers Bangalore at 16 years in 2019.
Fast-tracked to Stardom: Most cricketers start their careers in late adolescence or even twenties, but Suryavanshi has jumped by ages.
Big Money Move: Rajasthan Royals, at such a young age, detected enough talent and risked an investment of ₹1.1 crore in the boy.
Reactions from the Cricketing World
Praise: Many fans and former cricketers began raving about his talent and the bold decision of Rajasthan Royals to opt for him.
Concerns: Experts query whether 13 can handle the pressure of pro cricket, T20 format.
What’s Next for Suryavanshi?
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