'Unreal power': Fans react as RR 'wonderkid' Vaibhav Suryavanshi hits Shardul Thakur for first ball six on IPL debut

Rajasthan Royals' young talent, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, made quite the entrance in the Indian Premier League by hitting a six on his very first ball. At just 14 years old, he’s now the youngest debutant in the league's history. He launched the ball over the covers off Shardul Thakur’s delivery during the first over of RR’s chase.

Welcome to #TATAIPL, Vaibhav Suryavanshi 

Updates  https://t.co/02MS6ICvQl#RRvLSG | @rajasthanroyals pic.twitter.com/MizhfSax4q

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 19, 2025

Amazing man

— K (@KRITIKAQUEEN2) April 19, 2025

14 years old smashing International bowlers, FEARLESS

— CricObsessed (@cricketmicrosc) April 19, 2025

Definitely he's not 13yo but he has got some unreal power for T20, Vaibhav Suryavanshi u have rocked the world man 

— Veer (@Square4oot) April 19, 2025

Future star 

— Kohli Freak (@cricvibes47) April 19, 2025

Rajasthan Royals made a bold move by giving youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi his debut in the team's match against the Lucknow Super Giants. At just 14 years old, Vaibhav became the youngest player to ever make his debut in the Indian Premier League, stepping in for Rajasthan captain Sanju Samson who was sidelined due to injury.

Born in 2011, Vaibhav entered the IPL scene after its inception in 2008, setting a unique record as the first player to feature in the tournament born after its start. Acting as stand-in captain for Rajasthan, Riyan Parag confirmed Vaibhav's inclusion in the playing XI against LSG, with Vaibhav being named as an Impact Sub as Rajasthan took to the field first at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi gained recognition during the 2024 season with impressive performances in age group cricket, breaking records as the youngest Indian player to feature in List A cricket. He also made history as the youngest player to debut in the Ranji Trophy at just 12 years and 284 days old.

Picked up by the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 mega auction, Vaibhav's acquisition aligned with the franchise's commitment to investing in young and promising talents. Outbidding the Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan secured the then 13-year-old for Rs 1.10 crore.

Leading up to the IPL season, Vaibhav showcased his talent by hitting the fastest hundred by an Indian in U19 Tests, achieving the milestone in just 58 balls, second only to Moeen Ali's all-time record of 56 balls.

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