Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes 3 Big Records on IPL Debut

The IPL 2025 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals turned into a spectacle — not just because of the contest, but due to the sensational debut of a 14-year-old prodigy: Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Breaks 3 Big Records on IPL Debut

Youngest Player to Make an IPL Debut: At 14 years and 23 days, Vaibhav became the youngest-ever player to debut in the IPL, breaking the previous record held by Prayas Ray Barman, who debuted at 16 years and 157 days in 2019.

Youngest to Hit a Six in IPL: Vaibhav didn't just make an appearance — he made a statement. During his innings, he became the youngest batter to hit a six in IPL history. The previous record belonged to stand-in RR captain Riyan Parag, who achieved the feat at 17 years and 161 days.

Youngest to Hit a Four in IPL: Adding to his list of milestones, Vaibhav also became the youngest player to hit a boundary in the tournament.

Blazing Start for Rajasthan

Chasing a challenging total set by Lucknow, Rajasthan got off to a flying start. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi put on a brilliant 85-run partnership for the first wicket, giving the Royals strong early momentum. Vaibhav, making his debut, looked completely at ease on the big stage.

With regular captain Sanju Samson missing the match, Rajasthan handed a surprise debut to young Vaibhav Suryavanshi — and he rose to the occasion. The left-handed batter played a fearless knock of 34 runs off just 20 deliveries, hitting 2 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 170. His innings came to an end when Aiden Markram had him stumped by Rishabh Pant, but not before he left a lasting impression.

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Vaibhav had been a major talking point ever since Rajasthan Royals picked him for Rs 1.1 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction — when he was just 13 years old. The move raised questions at the time, but with one confident performance, Vaibhav has silenced many doubters.

Hailing from Bihar, Vaibhav had played only five first-class matches before his IPL debut, scoring 100 runs. In List-A cricket, he had 132 runs from six games and had already featured for India's U-19 side — a sign of his rising stock in Indian cricket.

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