April 20, 2025: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the youngest-ever debutant in IPL history, left fans and cricket experts stunned on Saturday with a blistering performance in his maiden outing for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Jaipur. At just 14 years old, Suryavanshi made a massive impact, playing an innings that many are calling “utterly absurd” for a debutant of his age.
On his very first ball in the IPL, Vaibhav smashed a six, instantly announcing his arrival on the big stage. The crowd erupted in excitement as the young left-hander followed up with two more sixes and two boundaries in his impressive 20-ball knock of 34 runs. His fearless strokeplay, combined with his maturity at such a young age, left an indelible mark on everyone who watched him bat.
Vaibhav’s debut did not go unnoticed, with praises pouring in from all quarters. Even Google CEO Sundar Pichai took to Twitter to express his awe, saying, “Woke up to watch an 8th grader play in the IPL!!!! What a debut!”
The praise didn’t stop there. England cricketer Sam Billings, currently competing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), was equally amazed by the teenager’s debut. Billings compared Vaibhav’s bat swing to that of India legend Yuvraj Singh, calling it “utterly absurd” and saying, “14! First ball, look at that bat swing too, like prime Yuvi… wow.”
The cricket world watched in disbelief as the teenager showed the kind of fearlessness and composure that belied his age, while also drawing comparisons to some of the finest talents to have ever played the game.
This exciting debut not only earned Vaibhav a standing ovation from the crowd but also cemented his status as one of the most promising young talents in Indian cricket. It was an unforgettable moment in IPL history, and the youngster now has the world’s eyes firmly fixed on him as he continues to chase his cricketing dreams.