13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi sold to RR for INR 1.1 crore in IPL 2025 Auction

13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi scripted history by becoming the youngest player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history after securing a deal with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Day 2 of the 2025 Auction in Jeddah on Monday, November 25.

Vaibhav had already become the youngest player to be on the auction list, and when his name came up towards the end of the accelerated auction, it sparked interest from the Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR). The two franchises went head-to-head for a short while before the inaugural champions won the bidding war, which began from his base price of INR 30 Lakh.

The left-handed player from Bihar had become the youngest Indian player to play in the Ranji Trophy when he made his debut against Mumbai in January 2024. He also became the second youngest debutant in first-class cricket across the world.

He has scored 100 runs in five first-class matches at an average of 10, while his sole T20 appearance till date resulted in 13 runs at a strike rate of 216.66. Being a flashy left-handed batter, he idolizes Brian Lara.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi had scored 104 runs off 62 deliveries in a youth Test against Australia U-19 in October 2024

Suryavanshi came into the spotlight after his first-class debut when he played a stunning knock of 104 runs off 62 deliveries during the first unofficial Test between India U-19 and Australia U-19 at Chepauk in October 2024.

He ended up being the youngest centurion when it came to competitive cricket, and the fastest ton recorded by an Indian in youth cricket.

In the ongoing domestic season so far, he has been involved in the first leg of the Ranji Trophy for Bihar. The left-handed batter recorded 82 runs in eight innings, which includes a solid 41 against Madhya Pradesh in Patna.

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