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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a batting prodigy from Bihar, debuted in the Ranji Trophy at age 12 (2024) – the second youngest for Bihar. He smashed a 58-ball century vs Australia U-19, the fastest by an Indian in youth Tests. In 2025, Rajasthan Royals signed him for INR 1.1 crore, making him the IPL’s youngest ever player. On debut he scored 101 off 38 balls vs Gujarat Titans, becoming the youngest centurion in men’s T20 (35-ball hundred – second fastest in IPL). In early 2026, he led India U-19 to World Cup glory, amassing 175* off 80 in the final and earning Player of the Tournament.

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Born
27 March 2011
Country
India
Birthplace
Tajpur, Samastipur district, Bihar
Country
India
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Slow left-arm spinner
Height
5'7" (1.73m)
Place Of Birth
Samastipur, Bihar
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans · Match 52 T20 May 9, 2026 36 16 3 3 225.00
Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals · Match 43 T20 May 1, 2026 4 2 1 0 200.00
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals · Match 40 T20 April 28, 2026 43 16 3 5 268.75
Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad · Match 36 T20 April 25, 2026 103 37 5 12 278.38
Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals · Match 32 T20 April 22, 2026 8 11 2 0 72.73
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals · Match 28 T20 April 19, 2026 46 28 6 2 164.29

Major Teams

  • Bihar (Domestic), Rajasthan Royals (IPL), India U19, India A

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Debuts

  • First-Class Debut: January 2024, at 12 years and 284 days old, becoming the second-youngest player to feature in the Ranji Trophy
  • List A Debut: During the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy
  • International debut: November 2025 for India U-19s against Pakistan A in Rising Stars Asia Cup
  • IPL Debut: April 19, 2025,for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants

Records & Achievements (as Of April 2026)

  • Youngest IPL Centurion: Scored 101 off 38 balls for RR vs Gujarat Titans at 14 years old.
  • Fastest IPL 100 (Indian): Reached a century in 35 deliveries.
  • Fastest 150 in List A: 190 off 84 balls.
  • Youngest List A Centurion: Achieved in Vijay Hazare Trophy (36-ball hundred).
  • U19 World Cup Final Record: Scored 175 off 80 balls in the 2026 U19 World Cup final.
  • Most Sixes in Youth ODI: Broke Unmukt Chand’s record of 38 sixes in 10 innings.

Championships & Awards

  • 2026 U19 World Cup: Won with India, top-scoring in the final.
  • Award: Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025.