Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old cricket prodigy from Bihar, has etched his name in history by becoming the youngest player to score the second-fastest century in the Indian Premier League. His phenomenal rise highlights the emergence of extraordinary young talent in Indian cricket.

Key Points:

• Born on March 27, 2011, in Tajpur village, Bihar, Vaibhav began playing cricket at age four and was enrolled in a professional academy by age nine, under the guidance of former Ranji cricketer Manish Ojha.
• At 12 years and 284 days, he made his Ranji Trophy debut for Bihar—one of the youngest in history. He later debuted in T20 and List A formats, breaking multiple age-related records.
• Vaibhav scored a 58-ball century against Australia Under-19s, becoming the fastest Indian to do so in youth Tests, and cementing his place in India’s Under-19 squad.
• On April 28, 2025, Vaibhav made his IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals at 14 years and 23 days old. He stunned cricket fans with a 101-run knock off 38 balls against Gujarat Titans—earning the record for the second-fastest century in IPL history and the fastest by an Indian.
• Cricket icons like Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh praised his maturity and fearless batting style, emphasizing the importance of nurturing his raw talent.
• With a disciplined foundation, explosive talent, and a growing list of achievements, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is seen as a future star of Indian cricket, and a symbol of the sport's reach into every corner of the country.