Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, Makes Historic IPL Debut with First-Ball Six
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricketer from Bihar, India, made a sensational debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL), becoming the youngest player to ever participate in the tournament. Just 23 days after his 14th birthday, he struck his first and third deliveries for sixes during an impressive 34-run knock from 20 balls. He partnered with Yashasvi Jaiswal to provide an explosive 85-run opening stand in their chase against Lucknow Super Giants, although Rajasthan narrowly lost by two runs. Suryavanshi, scouted through Rajasthan’s advanced youth development system, came into the match as an impact substitute and demonstrated composure against top-tier bowlers. His cricketing journey was supported by his father, who sold land to nurture his son’s career. Notably, Suryavanshi scored a 58-ball century in a U-19 Test match at age 13 and recorded a triple century in a Bihar under-19 tournament. While questions regarding his age have emerged, his father insists bone tests confirmed his age. His debut has drawn widespread attention and admiration, showcasing Bihar’s growing cricket talent and encouraging future young players.
Suryavanshi’s cricketing journey began early; he made his first-class debut for Bihar at age 12 and scored a 58-ball century for India’s Under-19 team against Australia at 13. His rapid ascent through the ranks has been supported by his father, who sold land to fund his son’s training. Despite some skepticism regarding his age, bone tests have confirmed his official birth date of March 27, 2011.
Suryavanshi’s debut has drawn widespread attention and admiration, showcasing Bihar’s growing cricket talent and encouraging future young players.
