Who Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi? 13YO Cricketer Bags 1.1 Cr IPL Deal

A boy from Samastipur, Bihar, picked up a cricket bat for the first time at the age of four. His father, Sanjeev Suryavanshi, a farmer, went to extraordinary lengths to nurture his son’s passion for the game, even building a practice arena for him. From these humble beginnings to earning an IPL contract at the age of 13, Vaibhav’s unwavering dedication and relentless hard work etched his name into the history of the Indian Premier League.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi Creates IPL History

This young prodigy entered the 2025 IPL auction with a base price of ₹30 lakh. For the first time in the league’s 16-year history, a player as young as him was registered. In a heated bidding war against the Delhi Capitals, the Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious, securing Vaibhav Suryavanshi for ₹1.1 crore.

Training under legendary cricket mentors Rahul Dravid and Kumar Sangakkara marks another milestone in Vaibhav’s budding career. He will also be playing under the leadership of Captain Sanju Samson.

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What Did His Loved Ones Have to Say?

Bihar's Ranji coach, Pramod Kumar, offered a glimpse into Vaibhav’s extraordinary persona as both a player and a person:

"He is the kind of player who seems to have come to earth just to play cricket and leave. He settles for nothing. He hardly speaks, but ask him about cricket, and he can talk endlessly. He never rests on the ground. Even during lunch or tea breaks, he’s either practicing fielding, knocking, or stretching with a senior player."

Vaibhav’s father expressed his joy and pride in an interview with The Times of India, sharing the story of his son’s remarkable IPL auction journey:

"Both Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals invited him for trials in Nagpur and Delhi. In Nagpur, he was tasked with scoring 17 runs in one over. He hit three massive sixes in the first three balls, making him a strong contender for the Royals. He also performed exceptionally well in the Delhi trials, which is why DC was equally interested in buying my son."

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Vaibhav’s professional journey began with his debut in the Cooch Behar Trophy in 2023, representing Bihar. He later participated in a quadrangular series featuring India U-19 A & B, Bangladesh U-19, and England U-19. With five first-class matches under his belt, he met the selection criteria for the IPL.

Currently capturing headlines for his extraordinary IPL auction achievement, Vaibhav is in Dubai, preparing for the Asia Cup U-19 Championship. His much-anticipated debut match against Pakistan is scheduled for November 30.