Vaibhav Suryavanshi has currently gained recognition as the ‘wonder boy’ of the cricketing world. The way he has dominated the major stages of cricket at just 14 years of age surpasses even fairy tales. Every step of the success of this teenager, who rose from an ordinary village in Bihar, is detailed below:
Birth and Family Identity
Vaibhav was born on March 27, 2011. He is a resident of Motipur village in the Samastipur district of Bihar. His father’s name is Sanjiv Suryavanshi. Behind Vaibhav’s current position lies the immense sacrifice of his parents. His mother would go to sleep at 11 PM every night and wake up at 2 AM to start cooking and preparing for Vaibhav so that he could leave home for practice at 5 AM.
Childhood and Initiation into Cricket (2016-2021)
In 2016, at the age of just 5, Vaibhav held a cricket bat for the first time. Seeing his batting timing, his father Sanjiv Suryavanshi realized that the boy had a special talent. To fulfill his son’s dream, he sacrificed everything—his business and farming. He built a pitch behind their house and coached Vaibhav himself. He would even set aside his own work to call the village boys and give them the responsibility of bowling to Vaibhav, ensuring there was no lack in his practice.
Hard Work and the Long Journey
At the age of 9, Vaibhav was enrolled in two separate academies in Samastipur and Patna. To reach the better academy in Patna, he had to spend nearly 6-7 hours daily just traveling. His dedication to cricket continued through this long journey of 3 hours going and 3 hours returning. Even at the age of 10, his father would not let him go alone and accompanied him personally. For his son’s career, his father remained virtually unemployed for a long time.
Domestic Cricket Records
- Vinoo Mankad Trophy: At the age of 12, he caught everyone’s attention by scoring 400 runs in 5 matches in this Under-19 tournament.
- First-Class Cricket: He made his Ranji Trophy debut for Bihar at the age of just 12 years and 284 days. Although there was an initial lack of form, the Bihar Cricket Association maintained its faith in him.
- Rampage against Australia: Playing for India’s Under-19 team against Australia, he scored a century in just 58 balls, becoming the youngest player to achieve this feat.
IPL 2025: Breaking Records on the World Stage
Vaibhav performed brilliantly in the Rajasthan Royals trials before the auction. When the coach challenged him to score 17 runs in 6 balls during the trials, he scored 18 runs by hitting 3 sixes in just 3 balls. In the 2025 auction, Rajasthan Royals took him into the team for 1.10 crore rupees.
On his debut against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 19, 2025, he hit a six off Shardul Thakur on the very first ball. The most memorable moment was the match against Gujarat Titans. In that match, Vaibhav scored a century in just 35 balls. This is the second-fastest century in IPL history and the fastest century among Indians. With this innings, he broke Yusuf Pathan’s long-standing record.
Vijay Hazare Trophy and New World Record
Maintaining his form, Vaibhav played a devastating innings of 190 runs in just 84 balls against Arunachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Relying on his explosive batting, the Bihar team set a new world record by scoring 574 runs in 50 overs.
Government Recognition and Honors
For his incredible success on the cricket field and for bringing glory to Bihar, he has recently been officially rewarded. The Bihar Government and the Ministry of Sports have presented him with a special honor in recognition of his outstanding achievements. This award is seen as a great tribute to his hard work and his family’s sacrifice.
Age Controversy and BCCI Recognition
Although controversies arose in various quarters regarding Vaibhav’s age, his father clearly stated that the BCCI has confirmed through proper testing and Bone Tests that his age is currently around 14, and this information is completely accurate and valid.
Conclusion
In the 2025 IPL, Vaibhav’s strike rate was 206.56, which was the highest among players who scored more than 250 runs in that season. That little 5-year-old boy has today become the future of world cricket through his father’s sacrifice. If he maintains this rhythm, he will very soon break Sachin Tendulkar’s record and debut for the national team as the youngest player.
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