Youngest Player in IPL 2025: See Which Team Signed Him for Crores

Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Samastipur, Bihar, made history by becoming the youngest player ever in the IPL. He was bought for ₹1.10 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals had a fierce bidding competition for him. Find out which team won.  

Nov 26, 2024, 16:26 IST
He became the youngest player ever to be signed in the history of the IPL.
He became the youngest player ever to be signed in the history of the IPL.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Samastipur, Bihar, has created history by becoming the youngest player ever in IPL. He was signed by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.10 crore in the IPL 2025 auction, showcasing his rising fame in the cricket world.

Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals were locked in a fierce bidding war for the player, but Rajasthan emerged victorious. Vaibhav's journey is a testament to his hard work and talent, marking him as a rising star in Indian cricket.

Who is Vaibhav Suryavanshi?

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old prodigy from Samastipur, Bihar, garnered attention in the IPL 2025 mega auction. He became the youngest player ever to be signed in the history of the IPL, and that too at the cost of more than 1 Cr. 

Many seasoned players didn’t cross the 1 Cr mark, with some even not getting any bids. 

Record-Breaking Career of Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Vaibhav earned a spot in the IPL 2025, becoming the youngest player to do so. He also made history by becoming the youngest player to debut in the Ranji Trophy, surpassing legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh.

Ranji Trophy Debut:

  • Vaibhav Suryavanshi made his debut in the Ranji Trophy 2023-24 season at just 12 years and 284 days old.
  • He broke records set by cricket legends like Yuvraj Singh (15 years and 57 days) and Sachin Tendulkar (15 years and 230 days), becoming the youngest ever player in the prestigious tournament.

Historic Century:

  • In a youth Test match against Australia Under-19 in Chennai, Vaibhav scored a remarkable 104 runs off just 62 balls.
  • He set the record for the fastest century at the Indian youth level, completing it in just 58 balls.
  • At this age, he became the youngest centurion in competitive cricket history.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's journey shows he has a bright future in cricket. The whole country is now watching this young star of Rajasthan Royals.

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Vidhee Tripathi
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Vidhee Tripathi completed her PG Diploma degree in Digital Media from Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi. She is a graduate in Science with chemistry honors from Banaras Hindu University. She has 2 years of experience in various aspects of journalism. She was previously associated with the social media wing of Akashvani. At jagranjosh.com, currently she covers current affairs, national news and international news. She is also associated with the education news section of Jagran Josh.

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