Rajasthan Royals have had a tough start in IPL 2025, losing both their opening matches. With their next game against Chennai Super Kings on March 30, speculation is growing—will the team make changes and give their youngest player, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a chance?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi – The Youngest IPL Auction Pick
The talented left-handed batter from Bihar, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, became the youngest player in IPL history when Rajasthan Royals bought him for ₹1.1 crore in last year’s mega auction. At just 13 years old, he set a record, and today—on March 27, 2025—he turns 14.
Born in 2011, just five days after India’s historic World Cup win under MS Dhoni, Vaibhav is now sharing the stage with legends like Dhoni, Kohli, and Ashwin—players he once idolized as a child.
A Record-Breaking Journey at a Young Age
Vaibhav has been rewriting record books since an early age:
- Scored 332 runs in a Bihar Under-19 match, gaining national attention.
- Smashed a century in just 58 balls against Australia Under-19 in a four-day match.
- Averaged 44 in the Under-19 Asia Cup, scoring 176 runs.
- Made history as the youngest debutant in Ranji Trophy at 12 years old.
- Also played in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at 13.
Will Vaibhav Get His IPL Debut?
Despite his incredible talent, Vaibhav has yet to make his IPL debut. With Rajasthan Royals struggling, will they take a bold step and give the 14-year-old sensation his first opportunity on the big stage? Fans eagerly await to see if "Bihar ke Lal" will light up IPL 2025.
