October 2, 2025

Watch out, cricket fans! Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the sparkling 14-year-old batting prodigy from India, is making waves on Australian soil and beyond. In a jaw-dropping Youth Test against Australia under-19, Vaibhav blasted a sensational 113 runs off just 86 balls. Guess what? He cracked his century in only 78 balls, hitting nine fours and eight sixes. Partnering with Vedant Trivedi for a cool 152-run stand, Vaibhav’s batting showed skill and calm rarely seen at his age. While captain Ayush Mhatre scored 21 and Vihaan Malhotra got out cheaply for 6, Vaibhav grabbed all eyes, proving he’s one of the hottest young stars in world cricket. But wait, there’s more! In a Youth One-Day International (ODI) series, Vaibhav smashed the record for most career sixes by a Youth ODI player. He beat Unmukt Chand’s 38 sixes during India’s second 50-over battle against Australia in Brisbane’s Ian Healy Oval. This kid is built for smashing boundaries! Born on 27 March 2011, right in the heart of a small village named Tajpur in Bihar’s Samastipur district, Vaibhav’s cricket journey started with his father’s coaching at age four. By nine, he was all-in at a cricket academy and even stayed with relatives in Muzaffarpur to train indoors. His early grind and hard work laid the foundation for his meteoric rise. At just 12, Vaibhav was already playing Bihar’s under-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy! In 2023, he dazzled for India B under-19, scoring 177 runs in six games and hitting two half-centuries. In September 2024, on his Youth Test debut, he smashed a blazing 58-ball century—the fastest ever by an Indian under-19 player. Then, at the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup, he piled up powerful knocks of 76 off 46 and 67 off 36 balls, showing nerves of steel. Vaibhav’s record-breaking spree exploded in domestic cricket too. Making his first-class debut for Bihar in January 2024, he was just 12 years and 284 days old — the second youngest ever in the Ranji Trophy! By November 2024, he smashed into the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy with youngest-ever appearances. The biggest splash? The Indian Premier League! In November 2024, Vaibhav signed with Rajasthan Royals for a whopping ₹1.1 crore at only 13. His IPL debut on 19 April 2025 was fiery — 34 runs off 20 balls with a smashing first-ball six! And on 28 April 2025, he blasted a blazing 101 off just 38 balls — making him the youngest IPL centurion at 14 years and 32 days. That century was the second-fastest in IPL history and the fastest by an Indian. He also tied Murali Vijay’s record for most sixes in an IPL innings by an Indian with 11 sixes. Wow! Vaibhav’s story teaches us big lessons: early hard work, playing tough opponents, and breaking age limits with smart learning can create legends. From a small Bihar village to cricket stadiums worldwide, this fearless youngster is shaping the future of Indian cricket. Age is just a number when talent and grit team up. Remember his name — Vaibhav Suryavanshi — cricket’s teenage sensation with fire in his bat!

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