Vaibhav Suryavanshi Honoured with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi was officially recognised as one of the country's brightest young talents on December 26, 2025. The Bihar-born batter was among 20 exceptional children selected for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025. Following the formal ceremony, Suryavanshi and his fellow awardees are scheduled for a special interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the government's focus on nurturing "Human Capital for Viksit Bharat. It is a landmark moment for Indian sports.

Who is Vaibhav Suryavanshi? 

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is a 14-year-old Indian cricketer from Samastipur, Bihar, who has made global headlines for his record-breaking performances in domestic and franchise cricket.

Personal and Professional Details:

• Born: March 27, 2011 (Tajpur, Samastipur district, Bihar)

• Role: Left-handed top-order batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler

• Domestic Team: Bihar

• IPL Team: Rajasthan Royals (signed for ₹1.1 crore in late 2024)

What are the Achievements of Vaibhav Suryavanshi?

Vaibhav Suryavanshi awarded under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Purskar(PMRBP) highest civilian honor for the Children category of (3-18) years in India. He was selected in the Sports category for a series of "once-in-a-generation" performances that have redefined age-group cricket in India. Following are his other achievements: 

• World Record Century:  In December 2025, he smashed 190 off 84 balls against Arunachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, becoming the youngest centurion in List A history in the world to score 190 off 84 Balls.

• Fastest 150: He broke AB de Villiers' record for the fastest  150 in List A history reaching the milestone in just 59 balls.

• Youth Test Record: Scored a 58-ball century for India Under-19 against Australia in 2024, the fastest by an Indian in youth Tests.

• Youth ODI Record: Became the youngest centurion in Youth ODIs with a 52-ball hundred against England in July 2025.

• IPL Records:

• Youngest Debutant: Debuted for Rajasthan Royals at 14 years and 23 days.

• Youngest Centurion: Scored a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025, making him the youngest centurion in the tournament's history

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About Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP)

The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) is the highest civilian honor in India specifically dedicated to children( category 3-18 years). It is equivalent to the "Padma" series for adults, and was presented by President Droupadi Murmu on December 26, 2025 on Veer Bal Diwas.  It is organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and aims to recognize children with exceptional abilities and outstanding achievements that deserve national recognition. 20 children were honored across all categories, 9 were specifically recognized for Sports for the year 2025. 

            Key Award Details at a Glance

Award Benefits and Recognition:

Every awardee of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar receives:

• A Medal: Symbolizing excellence at the national level.

• Cash Prize: A sum of ₹1,00,000 (One Lakh Rupees).

• Book Vouchers: Vouchers worth ₹10,000.

• Certificate & Citation: An official certificate signed by the President of India.

• Meeting with Dignitaries: Opportunity to interact with the Prime Minister of India and participate in the Republic Day Parade.

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 Full List of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2025 Winners

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