Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi announced his arrival on one of the grandest stages in T20 cricket with a stunning debut in IPL 2025 against Lucknow Super Giants. Playing for Rajasthan Royals at just an age of 14 years and 23 days, he became the youngest-ever debutant in the history of IPL.
He surprised fans and experts alike by smashing a six on the very first ball, delivered by LSG’s Shardul Thakur. He went on to score 34 runs off 20 balls, including three sixes and two beautiful boundaries. Despite Rajasthan Royals losing the match, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s historic innings was the highlight of the game and deservingly so as he broke a series of records on his debut in IPL 2025.
All The Records Vaibhav Suryavanshi Broke On His IPL 2025 Debut
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s debut wasn’t just memorable due to his young age but also for his aggressive batting and the three IPL records he broke, which are as follows:
Youngest Player to Debut in IPL History
Vaibhav Suryavanshi shattered the previous record held by Orayas Ray Barman, who debuted at the age of 16 years and 157 days in IPL 2019. At just the age of 14 years and 23 days, he set a new benchmark as the youngest cricketer to ever play in the IPL, a record that is expected to stand strong for many years to come.
Six On First Ball On IPL Debut
Only a few players have that risk-taking mindset, and as it looks like, Vaibhav is one of them. Known for his remarkable calm and composure, he has an oddly aggressive and surprising batting style. He smashed a stunning six on the first ball he faced by LSG’s Shardul Thakur and announced his arrival with an instant impact in the game. His coach shared that he had earlier said that he would not let go of any ball that demands a six. He told the media, “He (Vaibhav Suryavanshi) said chakke waala ball ayega to marunga, rukunga nahi [if the ball asks to be hit for a six, won’t hesitate],”
Youngest Player To Score 30+ Runs In IPL
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 34 runs off 20 balls is yet another milestone that made his debut a dream debut. He became the youngest player to score more than 30 runs in an IPL match. His debut drew widespread attention from the world’s top-class personalities like Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, who shared a tweet stating, “Woke up to watch an 8th grader play in the IPL!!!! What a debut!”
Rajasthan Royals’ head coach Rahul Dravid also praised his fearless style and composure under intense pressure. His coach, Manish Ojha, also praised the 14-year-old prodigy and said, “He will go a long way. We’ve seen the way he started the innings, and I can promise you – he will score big in the coming matches. He’s a fearless batter. He has said time and again that he admires Brian Lara. But he’s a mix of Yuvraj Singh and Brian Lara. His aggression is just like Yuvraj’s.”
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