Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Youngest IPL Crorepati and Rising Cricket Star – The Times of India

Thirteen-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the youngest player in IPL history after being signed by Rajasthan Royals for a whopping Rs 1.10 crore. The Bihar youngster’s incredible talent was on display when he became the youngest international centurion, smashing a 62-ball 104 for India Under-19.
Twelve-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest IPL crorepati after Rajasthan Royals bought him for Rs 1.1 crore in the 2025 auction. His impressive 400 runs in five matches at the Vinoo Mankad Trophy and Ranji Trophy debut against Mumbai at 12 years and 284 days old paved the way for this historic achievement, despite missing the U-19 World Cup squad.
Thirteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player on the IPL auction list, joining 573 other players vying for a spot in the 2025 season. The Indian U-19 cricketer’s inclusion highlights the league’s commitment to young talent. The auction features players across a range of experience levels and base prices, including 42-year-old James Anderson, the oldest player in the auction.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at 13, became the youngest IPL crorepati, bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Despite his youth, Vaibhav has already made significant strides, debuting first-class cricket for Bihar and showcasing his talents in both Ranji Trophy and the U19 Asia Cup.
The IPL 2025 mega auction unfolded in Jeddah over two days on November 24 and 25, with teams picking from a shortlist of 577 players. Lucknow Super Giants made history, securing Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking bid of Rs 27 crore. Shreyas Iyer also commanded a high price when he went to Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore. Remarkably, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Bihar joined Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.10 crore.

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