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At only 13 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history as the youngest crorepati in IPL history. He was purchased by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore during the IPL 2025 auction on November 25, 2024
Vaibhav first garnered attention by playing in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy for Bihar at the age of 12, where he scored nearly 400 runs across five matches
He made headlines as the youngest batter to score an international century in a U-19 match against Australia, which was remarkable for being the fastest by an Indian in Youth Tests and second fastest globally
In November 2023, Vaibhav was chosen for the India B U-19 team for a quadrangular series, but he didn’t make the final squad. He scored 41, a duck, and eight runs in the series
He was later chosen for the Bihar Ranji Trophy squad, marking his swift ascent in cricket
Vaibhav debuted in first-class cricket for Bihar in January 2024 against Mumbai, making him the youngest Indian to do so since 1986. At just 12 years and 284 days old, he also became the second-youngest player to feature in the Ranji Trophy for Bihar
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s impressive achievements at a young age make him a rising star in Indian cricket. His journey from local tournaments to the IPL is a testament to his talent and hard work