Vaibhav Suryavanshi (also spelled Sooryavanshi) is a 15-year-old left-handed opener from Bihar. In under two years, he went from a village boy in Samastipur to the youngest man ever to play for India. He is also the leading run-scorer of IPL 2026.
He is famous for fearless hitting. He scored an IPL century at 14, hit 175 in an Under-19 World Cup final, and won the 2026 Orange Cap. This guide covers his age, family, records, controversy, and what comes next.
Who Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is an Indian cricketer who plays for Bihar, Rajasthan Royals, and India. He bats left-handed and opens the innings. He also bowls slow left-arm spin, but batting is his main skill.
He is known as the youngest IPL debutant and the youngest IPL centurion. Fans call him “Baby Boss” and “Universe Boss”, a nickname linked to Chris Gayle’s famous title.
Quick Bio Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
| Full name | Vaibhav Suryavanshi (also spelled Sooryavanshi) |
| Date of birth | 27 March 2011 (as per official records) |
| Age | 15 years, 205 days (as of 18 October 2026) |
| Birthplace | Tajpur, Samastipur district, Bihar, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Professional cricketer (top-order batter) |
| Batting style | Left-handed |
| Bowling style | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| Teams | India, Bihar, Rajasthan Royals |
| Childhood coach | Manish Ojha (GenNex Cricket Academy, Patna) |
| Father | Sanjiv (Sanjeev) Suryavanshi |
| Net worth | No official figure (see the net worth section) , But as estimated Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s net worth is estimated to be between ₹7 crore and ₹10 crore (approx. $830,000 to $1.2 million USD) as of October 2026 |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Height, Batting Style, and Playing Role
Vaibhav is a left-handed top-order batter who opens for Rajasthan Royals and India. He is a power-hitter who attacks from the first ball. He also bowls a few overs of left-arm spin.
How Old Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi Right Now?
Quick answer: Vaibhav Suryavanshi is 15 years old. He was born on 27 March 2011 and will turn 16 on 27 March 2027.
Official Date of Birth According to BCCI
Wisden reported that the BCCI’s records list him as 12 years old when he made his Ranji Trophy debut in January 2024. That matches a birth date of 27 March 2011. Every major cricket website uses this date.
What Age Was He When He Debuted in the IPL?
He was 14 years and 23 days old when he played his first IPL match on 19 April 2025. That made him the youngest IPL debutant in history. He was also the first IPL player born after the league started in 2008.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Age Timeline: How Old He Was at Every Milestone
| Milestone | Date | His age |
| First-class (Ranji Trophy) debut | 5 Jan 2024 | 12 years, 284 days |
| Century in a Youth Test vs Australia U19 | 1 Oct 2024 | 13 years, 188 days |
| T20 debut (Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy) | 23 Nov 2024 | 13 years, 241 days |
| List A debut (Vijay Hazare Trophy) | Dec 2024 | 13 years, 269 days |
| IPL debut | 19 Apr 2025 | 14 years, 23 days |
| IPL century | 28 Apr 2025 | 14 years, 32 days |
| Fastest Youth ODI century | 5 Jul 2025 | 14 years, 100 days |
| Youngest List A centurion | 24 Dec 2025 | 14 years, 272 days |
| U-19 World Cup final, 175 runs | Feb 2026 | 14 years |
| India senior debut | 4 Jul 2026 | 15 years, 99 days |
Where It All Began: Growing Up in Tajpur, Bihar
Vaibhav was born in Tajpur, a town in Samastipur district in Bihar’s Mithila region. Some news reports name the nearby village of Motipur as the family’s home, so both names appear online. Bihar is not known for cricket stars, which makes his rise even bigger.
He started playing at age four. His father, Sanjiv, was himself an aspiring cricketer and became his first guide.
A Farming Family with a Cricket Dream
The family comes from a farming background. Sanjiv told PTI that he sold his farmland to fund his son’s training, and that money was still tight afterwards. Reports say Sanjiv also left his work to travel with Vaibhav, while an elder brother took on household duties.
His mother also played a big part. Reports say she woke up very early to cook for him before training. The exact hour differs between reports, so we do not give a time.
The 100-Kilometre Sacrifice That Changed Everything
When Vaibhav was around eight, his father enrolled him at a cricket academy in Patna. Samastipur is about 100 km from Patna. Wikipedia and other reports say father and son made that trip on alternate days for training.
That means hours on the road after school and before sunrise. The routine lasted for years.
The Coach Who Spotted a Once-in-a-Generation Talent
Manish Ojha has coached Vaibhav since childhood. Ojha has described him as a quick learner and says he is not a one-dimensional player. Ojha has said Vaibhav came to him at about nine, while Wikipedia says eight. Both agree it was very young.
Life at the GenNex Cricket Academy in Patna
GenNex Cricket Academy in Patna is run by Manish Ojha. Vaibhav trained there for years. He then moved into Bihar’s age-group teams and later the senior side.
Brian Lara and the Left-Handed Style That Inspired Him
Vaibhav is a fan of West Indian great Brian Lara, who was also a left-hander. Like Lara, Vaibhav uses a high backlift and likes to score on both sides of the wicket.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Domestic Cricket Journey: Year by Year
| Year | What happened |
| 2023 | 151 off 128 balls in the Cooch Behar Trophy; 393 runs in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy |
| 2024 | Ranji debut, T20 debut, List A debut, Youth Test century |
| 2025 | IPL debut and century, Youth ODI record, Rashtriya Bal Puraskar |
| 2026 | U-19 World Cup title, Orange Cap, India debut |
Cooch Behar Trophy: The 151 Off 128 Balls That Got Him Noticed
In the 2023 Cooch Behar Trophy, Vaibhav hit 151 off 128 balls against Jharkhand. It included 22 fours and 3 sixes. He also scored 76 in the second innings. This knock helped Bihar’s selectors give him a Ranji chance.
Ranji Trophy Debut at Age 12 (2024)
He debuted for Bihar against Mumbai in Patna on 5 January 2024. He was 12 years and 284 days old. Wisden said he became the fourth-youngest Indian to play first-class cricket. Mumbai’s team included Ajinkya Rahane and Shivam Dube.
Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Debut
On 23 November 2024, he played for Bihar against Rajasthan in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He was 13 years and 241 days old, which made him the youngest person to debut in T20 cricket.
List A Debut and India’s Youngest Record
In December 2024, he debuted in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Madhya Pradesh. At 13 years and 269 days, he became the youngest Indian to play List A cricket.
A year later he came back to this tournament with a bang. In December 2025, he hit a 36-ball century against Arunachal Pradesh. He scored 190 off 84 balls and reached 150 in 59 balls, faster than AB de Villiers’ record of 64.
India U-19 Youth Test: The 58-Ball Century Against Australia
On 1 October 2024 in Chennai, he made 104 off 62 balls against Australia U19. His hundred came in 58 balls. That is the fastest by an Indian in Youth Tests and second-fastest overall.
The 143 Against England U-19 in Worcester
On 5 July 2025, he scored 143 off 78 balls in a Youth ODI at Worcester. His century came in 52 balls, the fastest ever in Youth ODIs. The innings had 13 fours and 10 sixes. India won by 55 runs.
The IPL Chapter: From ₹1.1 Crore Signing to History-Making Centurion
In the November 2024 auction held in Saudi Arabia, Rajasthan Royals bought him for ₹1.1 crore. He was 13, and the BBC called him the youngest player to get an IPL deal.
How the Rajasthan Royals Spotted Him First
The Royals tested him in trials before the auction. His father told PTI that the team set him a target of 17 runs in six balls. The Royals later said his game would need work, but called him a very exciting talent.
His Debut Ball: A Six Off Shardul Thakur
On 19 April 2025, he faced Lucknow Super Giants. He hit the first ball he faced for a six off Shardul Thakur. He finished with 34 off 20 balls.
The 35-Ball Century That Silenced Doubters (IPL 2025)
On 28 April 2025, he scored 101 off 38 balls against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur. His century came in 35 balls, the second-fastest in IPL history after Chris Gayle’s 30. It is also the fastest by an Indian.
He hit 11 sixes and 7 fours. Rajasthan chased 210 in just 15.5 overs. At 14 years and 32 days, he became the youngest IPL centurion. He ended his first season with 252 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 206.56.
The Rahul Dravid Effect: How Coaching at Rajasthan Royals Shaped His Game
Rahul Dravid was the Royals’ head coach in 2025. The Cricketer magazine ran a feature on how Dravid shielded the teenager from too much attention. Dravid’s calm approach helped Vaibhav handle the spotlight.
IPL 2026: Another Century, Bigger Stage
IPL 2026 started the day after he turned 15. He finished with 776 runs in 16 matches, a strike rate of 237.30, and a record 72 sixes. Gayle’s old record was 59.
His best score was 103 off 37 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He also hit two 15-ball fifties. In the Eliminator, he made 97 off 29 balls, three runs short of the fastest IPL hundred. A Cricinfo analysis found that he scored 521 of his 776 runs in the first six overs, the most by any batter in an IPL season.
He won five awards:
| Award | Result |
| Orange Cap | 776 runs (youngest ever winner) |
| Most Valuable Player | Winner |
| Emerging Player of the Season | Winner |
| Super Striker | Strike rate of 237.30 |
| Super Sixes | 72 sixes |
Rajasthan did not reach the final. Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans for the title.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi IPL Stats: Runs, Strike Rate, and Sixes
| Season | Matches | Runs | Highest score | Strike rate | Sixes |
| 2025 | 7 | 252 | 101 | 206.56 | 24 |
| 2026 | 16 | 776 | 103 | 237.30 | 72 |
| Career | 23 | 1,028 | 103 | 228.95 | 96 |
Source: Rajasthan Royals player profile, as reported in October 2026. He has two IPL hundreds and six fifties.
The U-19 World Cup 2026 Final: 175 Off 80 Balls
In the final against England, Vaibhav made 175 off 80 balls, with 15 fours and 15 sixes. India won by 100 runs and lifted a sixth U-19 World Cup. He had also led India’s youth side in a Youth ODI series in South Africa before the tournament.
Player of the Tournament
He was named Player of the Tournament. He scored 439 runs in seven innings at an average of 62.71 and a strike rate of 169.50. That included one century and three fifties. Only England’s Ben Mayes scored more runs.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Complete Records Timeline
| Date | Record |
| 5 Jan 2024 | Fourth-youngest Indian to play first-class cricket (12y 284d) |
| 1 Oct 2024 | Fastest hundred by an Indian in Youth Tests (58 balls) |
| 23 Nov 2024 | Youngest T20 debutant (13y 241d) |
| Dec 2024 | Youngest Indian to play List A cricket (13y 269d) |
| 19 Apr 2025 | Youngest IPL debutant (14y 23d) |
| 28 Apr 2025 | Youngest IPL centurion (14y 32d) |
| 5 Jul 2025 | Fastest Youth ODI century (52 balls) |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 144 off 42 balls for India A vs UAE; century in 32 balls |
| Dec 2025 | Youngest List A centurion; fastest List A 150 (59 balls) |
| Feb 2026 | 175 off 80 balls in the U-19 World Cup final |
| May 2026 | Most sixes in an IPL season (72); youngest Orange Cap winner |
| 21 Jun 2026 | Fastest List A fifty (11 balls) in a 94 off 29 vs Sri Lanka A |
| 4 Jul 2026 | Youngest man to play for India (15y 99d) |
Every Youngest Record He Holds
He is the youngest IPL debutant, the youngest IPL centurion, the youngest IPL Orange Cap winner, and the youngest List A centurion. He is also the youngest T20 debutant and the youngest man to play for India. The AP also called him the youngest player in a top-tier men’s T20 match.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi vs Sachin Tendulkar and Other Young Debutants
Sachin Tendulkar made his India debut at 16 years and 205 days. Vaibhav broke that record at 15 years and 99 days. Before him, Washington Sundar was India’s youngest T20I player at 18 years and 80 days.
The youngest player in men’s international cricket overall is Pakistan’s Hasan Raza, who debuted at 14 years and 227 days in a 1996 Test.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Batting Technique: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Scouting Report
Vaibhav is a power-hitter who loves the leg side. A Cricinfo analysis found that 343 of his first 583 IPL 2026 runs came on the leg side at a strike rate above 300. He also scored at 185.71 against good-length balls.
His weak spot is the yorker. Cricinfo found he faced only nine yorkers and scored nine runs off them. His first two India T20Is gave 14 off 10 balls and 13 off 5 balls. England’s Will Jacks got him stumped when he charged down the pitch.
The Age Controversy: Everything You Need to Know
Some people doubt his official age. This section sticks to facts. We found no official finding that his date of birth is wrong.
The 2023 Interview That Started the Debate
In a 2023 interview with BNN News, Vaibhav said he would turn 14 on 27 September 2023. That does not match an official birth date of 27 March 2011. Wisden reported on the confusion in October 2024.
What Is a BCCI Bone Density Test?
It is an age-checking test used by the BCCI for age-group players. It looks at bone development to estimate age. The test gives a range, not an exact date.
His Father’s Response and What the Evidence Shows
In November 2024, Sanjiv said the BCCI tested Vaibhav at about eight and a half, and that he has cleared every required test since. These are the father’s claims. We could not find the test report itself.
Why Rural India Makes Age Verification Complicated
This is general background, not proof about Vaibhav. In some rural areas, birth records are made late or are hard to find. This makes age checks hard in many sports, not just cricket. Testing is the main tool boards use.
The Cartoon Comment That Went Viral in 2026
In April 2026, RCB’s Jitesh Sharma jokingly called Vaibhav “unprofessional.” He meant that Vaibhav is a 15-year-old who loves cartoons and ice cream. Jitesh later explained it on an RCB podcast and said he only wanted people to let Vaibhav enjoy being young.
Note: a viral story that England’s Nasser Hussain wanted him banned was fake. Newschecker traced it to a satire post from 6 February 2026.
What Cricket Legends and Experts Say About Vaibhav Suryavanshi
India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar said Vaibhav’s performances left selectors no choice but to pick him. Chris Gayle called him a new “six machine” after he broke Gayle’s season record. A Hyderabad assistant coach called him a once-in-a-lifetime talent.
Olympic shooter Manu Bhaker said that with good mentors, “age is just a number.”
The Family Behind the Prodigy
Vaibhav’s family is a big part of the story. His parents backed him through money problems and long travel. His coach says the father and son made the Patna trips for more than four years.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Father, Mother, and Siblings
His father is Sanjiv Suryavanshi, a former aspiring cricketer. Reports mention his mother and an elder brother. We do not list names for other family members because we could not confirm them from reliable sources.
When Vaibhav was called up to the India squad in June 2026, the BCCI said his parents could travel with him on tours.
School, Life, and Cricket: How He Balances It All
Cricket comes first. In February 2026, Gulf News reported that Vaibhav did not sit his Class 10 CBSE board exams. A school director said his father decided his busy schedule would not allow it.
Off the field, he is still a teenager. His father said he used to love Doraemon. Jitesh Sharma said he enjoys ice cream.
Daily Training Routine and Fitness Habits
We could not find a verified daily schedule. His coach says he followed a strict Samastipur-to-Patna routine for years. A Cricinfo analysis also shows he is a very strong hitter, but no public fitness report exists.
Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi Married? Personal Life Facts
No. He is 15 years old and not married. He lives with his family and focuses on cricket.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Net Worth and Earnings in 2026
Quick answer: There is no official or reliable net worth figure for Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Many websites publish guesses, but none cite a source.
IPL Salary, Brand Endorsements, and Sponsorships
| Income source | What is verified |
| IPL contract | ₹1.1 crore from Rajasthan Royals in 2025 |
| IPL 2026 | The Royals retained him; the fee was not stated in sources we found |
| Endorsements | No verified deals found |
| Awards | Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (December 2025) |
Awards and Honours Won So Far
- Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (December 2025)
- ICC U-19 World Cup Player of the Tournament (2026)
- IPL 2026 Orange Cap, MVP, Emerging Player, Super Striker, and Super Sixes
- ICC U-19 World Cup winner (2026)
Is a Senior India Cap Coming Soon?
He already has one. He was called up in June 2026 and played his first T20I on 4 July at Old Trafford. He scored 14 off 10 balls with two sixes. In the next game he made 13 off 5 balls.
ICC Minimum Age Rules for International Cricket
The ICC sets the minimum age for international cricket at 15. He turned 15 on 27 March 2026. Selectors waited until then to pick him.
Can He Break Into India’s T20 Squad Before He Turns 18?
He is already in the squad. India’s team reportedly won gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan in October, and Vaibhav was in the squad. He was also picked for the home T20I series against the West Indies. At the time of the latest report we found, he had not yet played in that series.
FAQ
How Old Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi?
He is 15 years old. He was born on 27 March 2011.
Where Was Vaibhav Suryavanshi Born?
He was born in Tajpur, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.
What Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Net Worth?
There is no official figure. His verified income includes a ₹1.1 crore IPL contract from 2025.But as estimated Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s net worth is estimated to be between ₹7 crore and ₹10 crore (approx. $830,000 to $1.2 million USD) as of October 2026
How Many Balls Did Vaibhav Suryavanshi Take to Score His IPL Century?
He took 35 balls. He scored 101 off 38 against Gujarat Titans on 28 April 2025.
Which Team Does Vaibhav Suryavanshi Play for in the IPL?
He plays for Rajasthan Royals.
Who Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Coach?
His childhood coach is Manish Ojha of GenNex Cricket Academy in Patna.
Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi the Youngest Centurion in IPL History?
Yes. He was 14 years and 32 days old when he scored his IPL century.
Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Age Real or Fake?
His official date of birth is 27 March 2011. His father says he cleared BCCI bone tests, but we found no public test report and no official finding that the date is wrong.
Conclusion
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s story is about talent, sacrifice, and speed. From a 100-km road trip to Patna, he became the youngest man to play for India. His IPL 2026 season, with 776 runs and 72 sixes, is one of the biggest in the league’s history.
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