Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: A Rising Star in IPL 2025

15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has taken the IPL by storm with impressive performances, including a 35-ball century. He talks about his journey, impact, and the importance of team success over personal milestones.

In a sensational debut season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has emerged as a cricket prodigy at just 15 years old. His journey began with the Rajasthan Royals (RR), who signed him for Rs 1.1 Crore, and has since achieved remarkable milestones. The young batsman recalled the emotional moment of being picked by RR and his impactful performances, including a first-ball six on debut against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

Sooryavanshi's groundbreaking debut season included a record-breaking 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans (GT), marking him as the youngest Indian to achieve such a feat in IPL history. Speaking to JioStar, he shared how team manager Romi Bhinder's call in Dubai set his career in motion. Emphasizing the importance of team success, Sooryavanshi recounted lessons from his father that personal milestones are meaningful only when contributing to victorious outcomes.

As the Rajasthan Royals prepare for their next challenge, Sooryavanshi remains focused on team achievements. He played a pivotal role in the team's Eliminator win against Sunrisers Hyderabad, scoring a blistering 97 off 29 balls. With 680 runs in 15 innings this season, his focus remains on team unity and success, aiming for the coveted IPL title.