Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
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| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in 2025 | |
| Born | 27 March 2011 (age 14) Tajpur, Samastipur district, Bihar, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | School student |
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| Occupation | Cricketer |
| Years active | 2024–present |
| Known for | Youngest IPL debutant; Youngest Indian List A player |
| Notable works | IPL century at age 14 |
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| Parents | Sanjiv Sooryavanshi (father) |
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is an Indian cricketer and one of the youngest rising stars in the sport. After scoring 101 off 38 balls for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2025, he became the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket history at the age of 14. At the age of 13, he was acquired by the Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore, making him the youngest player to sign an IPL contract. Sooryavanshi, a left-handed batsman who has played for India Under-19, is thought to have a bright future in Indian cricket.
Early Life & Education
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was born on 27 March 2011 in Tajpur, Samastipur district of Bihar. Sanjiv Sooryavanshi, his father, encouraged him from a young age as an aspiring cricket player. At four years old, Vaibhav began playing cricket. When he was eight years old, his father saw his potential and enrolled him at the GenNex Cricket Academy in Patna. He frequently traveled great distances to practice. He is a quick learner with good batting abilities, according to his coaches. He keeps going to school in addition to practicing cricket.