At just 13 years and 243 days old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has made history by becoming the youngest player to secure an IPL contract, worth Rs 1.10 crore. The left-handed top-order batter from Bihar was signed by Rajasthan Royals (RR) just days before his 14th birthday.

Suryavanshi, who has already represented India Under-19, showcased his talent earlier this year by scoring a century as an opener in a four-day match against Australia in Chennai, just two months ago.

At 13 years and 243 days old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has made history by securing an IPL contract. The young left-handed batter from Bihar, who has already represented India Under-19, impressed with a century as an opener against Australia in a four-day match in Chennai.

Suryavanshi's journey to the IPL saw intense competition, as bids began at his base price of INR 30 lakh. Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) engaged in an intense bidding war, with RR eventually winning the race to sign the talented cricketer.

After the auction, Rajasthan Royals CEO Jake Lush McCrum expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "Vaibhav has been to our high-performance center in Nagpur, where he underwent trials and impressed our coaching staff. He’s an incredible talent, and while confidence will be key for him to perform at the IPL level, there’s still much work to be done in the coming months to help him develop further. He’s a fantastic prospect, and we’re thrilled to have him join our franchise.

"Vaibhav Suryavanshi, hailing from Samastipur, a city about 100 kilometers northeast of Patna, is quickly making a name for himself in Indian cricket. Having made his debut against Mumbai earlier this year, he has already featured in five Ranji Trophy matches. Currently, he is representing Bihar in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, competing in T20 cricket. On November 23, he made his T20 debut against Rajasthan, marking another milestone in his promising cricketing career. 

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's most notable achievement to date is his remarkable century against Australia U-19, where he scored 104 runs off just 58 balls. At 13 years and 187 days old, he became the youngest player to score a century in youth cricket, breaking the previous record held by Bangladesh's current captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, who was 14 years and 241 days when he set the record.

Suryavanshi also achieved an impressive triple-century, remaining unbeaten on 332 runs in the U-19 Randhir Verma Tournament in Bihar. Inspired by his idol Brian Lara, he also seeks guidance from former India opener Wasim Jaffer to refine his skills. The two initially crossed paths during a U-19 white-ball tournament in Bangladesh in November 2023.

Vaibhav's father has been his primary coach, recognizing his potential early on. After failing to progress through the higher levels himself, he shifted his focus to coaching Vaibhav, helping nurture his son's passion for cricket and guiding him toward a professional career.