Cricketer: The Rise of Vaibhav Suryavanshi

🏏 Bihar’s Cricket Prodigy: The Rise of Vaibhav Suryavanshi

In the heartland of Bihar, a cricketing sensation has emerged, captivating fans and rewriting records at an astonishing pace. At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become a name synonymous with prodigious talent and unyielding determination.​

🌱 Early Life and Humble Beginnings

Born on March 27, 2011, in Motipur village, Tajpur block, Samastipur district of Bihar’s Mithila region, Vaibhav’s journey began amidst modest surroundings. His father, Sanjiv, recognized his son’s passion early on and took the bold step of selling farmland to support Vaibhav’s cricketing aspirations. His mother played an equally pivotal role, waking up at 4 a.m. daily to prepare meals, ensuring her son could focus entirely on his training .​Wikipedia+1Rajasthan Royals+1Hindustan Times+1Rajasthan Royals+1

Starting cricket at the tender age of four, Vaibhav’s talent was evident. By nine, he joined a cricket academy in Samastipur, training under former Ranji cricketer Manish Ojha. His dedication bore fruit when he amassed 400 runs in five matches during the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, representing Bihar’s U-19 team .​Rajasthan Royals+1Wikipedia+1

🏆 Record-Breaking Feats

Vaibhav’s meteoric rise is studded with remarkable achievements:​Rajasthan Royals

• First-Class Debut at 12: In January 2024, he debuted for Bihar in the Ranji Trophy against Mumbai, becoming one of the youngest to play first-class cricket in India .​Crictoday+2Wikipedia+2Olympics+2
• Youngest IPL Player: At 13, Rajasthan Royals secured his talent for ₹1.1 crore, making him the youngest ever to sign an IPL contract .​Crictoday+2IPL T20+2Latest news & breaking headlines+2
• Historic IPL Century: In April 2025, Vaibhav stunned the cricketing world by scoring a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans, the second-fastest in IPL history and the fastest by an Indian .​Wikipedia+6Hindustan Times+6Reuters+6
• International Youth Success: His prowess isn’t limited to domestic circuits. Vaibhav scored a 58-ball century against Australia U-19s, the fastest by an Indian in youth Tests .​WikipediaIPL T20+1Wikipedia+1

🌟 The Road Ahead

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s journey from the fields of Bihar to international cricket arenas is a testament to talent nurtured with dedication and familial support. As he continues to break barriers and set new benchmarks, the cricketing fraternity watches with bated breath, eager to witness the unfolding saga of this young maestro.​