The Indian Premier League (IPL) over the years has been a springboard for budding talents and has witnessed youngsters becoming overnight sensations.

The recent IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah served as a testimony that a 13-year-old boy became a crorepati after Rajasthan Royals decided to secure his services for INR 1.1 million.

In the process, Bihar cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi created history by becoming the youngest player to be picked by a team in an IPL auction.

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi was the youngest cricketer to debut in the Ranji Trophy

Suryavanshi made headlines when he debuted at the surprisingly young age of 12 years and 284 days against Mumbai during the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy season, setting a record as the youngest player in the history of the tournament. This incredible achievement surpassed records previously held by cricketing greats such as Yuvraj Singh, who debuted at 15 years and 57 days, and Sachin Tendulkar, who began his career at 15 years and 230 days.

Suryavanshi’s brilliance shone further during the junior test series against Australia in Chennai where he scored an explosive 104 runs off just 62 balls.

At 13 years and 188 days, he became the youngest player to score a century in the 170-year history of competitive cricket and also set a new benchmark as the fastest Indian to score a century at the junior level. His remarkable 58-ball knock ranks as the second-fastest century in this category, just behind England’s Moeen Ali, who achieved the feat in 56 balls.

Suryavanshi’s rapid rise continues to inspire and enthrall cricket enthusiasts around the world.

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