2 weeks Ago By Priya Singh
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, just 14 years old, made a sensational IPL debut by smashing a six off his very first ball, instantly capturing the cricket world's attention. Among those impressed was Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who joined the chorus of praise for the young prodigy’s fearless performance. “Woke up to watch an 8th grader play in the IPL! What a debut!” wrote Sundar Pichai on X, sharing a video of the youngest IPL player smashing his very first ball for a six.
Woke up to watch an 8th grader play in the IPL!!!! What a debut! https://t.co/KMR7TfnVmL — Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) April 19, 2025 At just 14 years and 23 days old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is already being hailed as a future superstar after a dazzling IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals. Opening the batting in Jaipur, the young southpaw scored a quickfire 34 off 20 balls, smashing three sixes and two fours.
Though his team lost, Suryavanshi stole the spotlight with his fearless performance, just months after being bought for $130,500 in the IPL auction at the age of 13. ALSO SEE: Vasooli Tai Memes Trend Over Reports Of GST On UPI Transactions Above Rs 2000? Center Reacts Suryavanshi, a gifted batsman and spin bowler from Bihar, has experienced a meteoric rise in cricket. He made his domestic debut at just 12 in the Ranji Trophy, followed by a blazing 58-ball century in a youth Test against Australia—second only to Moeen Ali's record.
His talent sparked a bidding war at the IPL auction, propelling him into the global spotlight. Now 14, Suryavanshi has earned praise from cricket legends after a standout IPL debut, marking his arrival among the sport's elite. LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka congratulating the young Star, Vaibhav Suryavanshi 👌🙇 pic.
twitter.com/qL1wJU14dq — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 20, 2025 Born on March 27, 2011, Suryavanshi has become the first IPL player born after the league's inception in 2008.
Despite being just 14, he’s earned praise for his maturity, with former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar saying he “has the mind of a 30-year-old.” His state coach, Pramod Kumar, describes him as a quiet, cricket-obsessed boy. Suryavanshi has now broken the record previously held by Prayas Ray Barman, who debuted at 16 in 2019, becoming the youngest-ever IPL player.
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