Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is making waves in the cricket world with his blistering batting. Born three years after the inaugural IPL season, this 14-year-old has just achieved a feat that legends like MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma couldn’t. He became the second-fastest player and the first Indian to hit a century in just 35 balls in the IPL 2025.
A Rising Star
His rise to stardom began with the 2024 Under-19 Asia Cup, where he shared his cricketing aspirations with Sony Sports Network. Vaibhav isn’t just any young cricketer; he’s got a hero he’s been following closely – Brian Lara, the West Indies legend.
- Vaibhav’s batting style is influenced by Lara.
- He’s a left-handed batsman, just like his idol.
Vaibhav’s focus is on his game, and he’s not easily distracted. He’s been working on his skills, trying to play naturally. Interestingly, Lara retired from international cricket in 2008, three years before Vaibhav was born. So, Vaibhav must have studied Lara’s old videos to learn from him.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gears up for the big stage 🌟
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— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) November 30, 2024
Stats Show His Potential
Vaibhav’s numbers are impressive. He has:
- Scored 100 runs in 5 First-Class matches.
- Made 132 runs in 6 List A matches.
- Hit 168 runs in 6 T20 matches.
The Rajasthan Royals bought him for 1.1 crores in the IPL 2025 auction. So far, he’s played 5 matches, scoring 155 runs, including a memorable 101 off 38 balls. Vaibhav is now the youngest T20 centurion and the youngest IPL player to score a century and win Player of the Match.