The youngest player in IPL history. The fastest Indian centurion in IPL history. The youngest List A centurion in world cricket history.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is not just breaking records, he is rewriting what is possible for a teenager in professional cricket. Born in Tajpur, a small town in Bihar’s Samastipur district, the left-handed opener has already achieved more at 15 than most cricketers manage in their entire careers.
From making his Ranji Trophy debut at 12 to smashing 175 off 80 balls in the U19 World Cup final, Sooryavanshi’s rise has been nothing short of extraordinary. Here is everything you need to know about Indian cricket’s youngest superstar.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Personal Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi |
| Date of Birth | March 27, 2011 |
| Age | 15 years |
| Birthplace | Tajpur, Samastipur, Bihar |
| Father | Sanjiv Sooryavanshi (aspiring cricketer) |
| Role | Opening Batsman |
| Batting Style | Left Handed |
| Domestic Team | Bihar |
| IPL Team | Rajasthan Royals |
| IPL Price | Rs 1.1 Crore (2025 Mega Auction) |
| National Honour | Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (2025) |
| ICC Award | U19 World Cup Player of the Tournament (2026) |
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: IPL Career Stats (Rajasthan Royals)
| Season | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2025 | 7 | 7 | 252 | 101 | 36.00 | 206.55 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 24 |
| IPL 2026 | 2 | 2 | 83 | 52 | 41.50 | 237.14 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 6 |
| IPL Career | 9 | 9 | 335 | 101 | 37.22 | 213.38 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 30 |
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: IPL Innings Breakdown
| Date | Match | Score | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2026 | RR vs GT | 31 (18) | 18 | 172.22 |
| March 30, 2026 | RR vs CSK | 52 (17) | 17 | 305.88 |
| May 20, 2025 | RR vs CSK | 57 (33) | 33 | 172.72 |
| May 18, 2025 | RR vs PBKS | 40 (15) | 15 | 266.67 |
| May 4, 2025 | RR vs KKR | 4 (2) | 2 | 200.00 |
| April 28, 2025 | RR vs GT | 101 (38) | 38 | 265.79 |
| April 19, 2025 | RR vs LSG | 34 (20) | 20 | 170.00 |
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: International U-19 Career Stats
| Tournament | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest | 50s | 100s | Key Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U19 Tests vs Australia (2024) | 3 | 3 | 124 | 104 | 0 | 1 | Fastest Indian U19 century (58 balls) |
| ACC U19 Asia Cup (2024) | 5 | 5 | 176 | 76 | 2 | 0 | 76 off 46 vs UAE, 67 off 36 vs SL |
| India A vs UAE (Asia Cup Rising Stars, 2025) | 1 | 1 | 144 | 144 | 0 | 1 | Century off 32 balls |
| ICC U19 World Cup (2026) | 7 | 7 | 444 | 175 | 3 | 1 | 175 off 80 in final vs England (15 fours, 15 sixes) |
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Career Records & Milestones
- Youngest IPL contract: Signed by Rajasthan Royals at 13 years old for Rs 1.1 crore (November 2024)
- Youngest IPL debutant: Debuted at 14 years and 23 days vs LSG on April 19, 2025
- Youngest IPL centurion: Scored 101 off 38 balls vs GT at 14 years and 32 days (April 28, 2025)
- Youngest Indian List A debutant: Debuted for Bihar at 13 years and 269 days (December 2024)
- Youngest Indian T20 debutant: Debuted for Bihar at 13 years and 241 days (November 2024)
- Youngest List A centurion in world cricket: Scored 36 ball century vs Arunachal Pradesh at 14 years and 272 days (December 2025)
- Second youngest Ranji Trophy debutant for Bihar: Debuted at 12 years and 284 days (January 2024)
- First IPL player born after the league’s inception in 2008
- Second fastest IPL century: 35 balls (behind Chris Gayle’s 30 balls)
- Fastest IPL century by an Indian: 35 balls
- Equalled most sixes in an IPL innings by an Indian: 11 sixes (matching Murali Vijay)
- Fastest Indian U19 century: 58 balls vs Australia U19 (2024)
- Broke AB de Villiers’ record for fastest 150 in List A cricket: 59 balls vs Arunachal Pradesh
- Highest score in a U19 World Cup final: 175 off 80 balls vs England (2026)
- ICC U19 World Cup 2026 Player of the Tournament
National Honours
- Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (2025): India’s highest civilian honour for children
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Career Timeline
| Date | Event | Age |
|---|---|---|
| March 2011 | Born in Tajpur, Samastipur, Bihar | — |
| 2015 | Started cricket training at age 4 | 4 years |
| 2019 | Enrolled at GenNex Cricket Academy, Patna | 8 years |
| 2022 | Played Vinoo Mankad Trophy for Bihar U19 | 12 years |
| January 2024 | Ranji Trophy debut for Bihar vs Mumbai | 12 years |
| September 2024 | India U19 debut vs Australia U19 (scored 104) | 13 years |
| October 2024 | ACC U19 Asia Cup (76 vs UAE, 67 vs SL) | 13 years |
| November 2024 | Youngest IPL contract (Rs 1.1 crore, RR) | 13 years |
| November 2024 | T20 debut for Bihar (youngest ever) | 13 years |
| December 2024 | List A debut for Bihar (youngest Indian ever) | 13 years |
| January 2025 | Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awarded | 13 years |
| April 2025 | IPL debut vs LSG (youngest IPL debutant) | 14 years |
| April 2025 | IPL century vs GT (101 off 38, youngest centurion) | 14 years |
| November 2025 | 144 off 42 for India A vs UAE (century off 32 balls) | 14 years |
| December 2025 | 190 off 84 in Vijay Hazare Trophy (youngest List A centurion) | 14 years |
| February 2026 | 175 off 80 in U19 World Cup final vs England | 14 years |
| March 2026 | IPL 2026 begins, scores 52 off 17 vs CSK | 15 years |
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Playing Style
Sooryavanshi is a left handed opening batsman known for his explosive power hitting and fearless approach. His ability to score at strike rates above 200 consistently makes him one of the most destructive young batters in world cricket.
- Strengths: Power hitting over midwicket and long on, ability to clear the boundary from ball one, aggressive intent against both pace and spin
- Comparisons: Often compared to an aggressive Rishabh Pant for his fearless approach and left handed power
- Signature Shot: Lofted drive over long on, accounting for the majority of his sixes
- Bowling: Left arm orthodox spin, not yet used regularly in professional matches
- Fielding: Athletic with quick reflexes, improving with every season
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Early Life & Journey
Vaibhav’s journey from Tajpur to the IPL reads like a cricket fairy tale. His father Sanjiv, an aspiring cricketer himself, recognised his son’s talent early and began training him at the age of four.
When Vaibhav was eight, Sanjiv enrolled him at Manish Ojha’s GenNex Cricket Academy in Patna, approximately 100 km from their home in Samastipur. Father and son travelled this distance on alternate days for training sessions, a commitment that would eventually produce Indian cricket’s youngest superstar.
Coach Manish Ojha has described Vaibhav as a “quick learner” who absorbed complex techniques faster than any student he had trained. The young batter grew up idolising Brian Lara, and his elegant left handed stroke play carries echoes of the West Indian legend’s fluency.
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Conclusion: The Record Breaker Who Is Just Getting Started
At 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already achieved what most cricketers cannot in a lifetime. Youngest IPL debutant, youngest IPL centurion, youngest List A centurion in world history, U19 World Cup Player of the Tournament, and a Rashtriya Bal Puraskar recipient.
His IPL career numbers of 335 runs in 9 matches at a strike rate of 213.38 are extraordinary for any batter, let alone a teenager.
With RR backing him at Rs 1.1 crore and his 52 off 17 balls against CSK already lighting up IPL 2026, the best chapters of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s story have not even been written yet.
