Vaibhav Suryavanshi: From Schoolboy Sensation to National Recognition
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A look at Vaibhav Suryavanshi's record-breaking year and his impact on Indian cricket, culminating in the Prime Minister's National Award.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi's remarkable 2025 culminated in the 14-year-old cricketer receiving the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, India's highest civilian honor for individuals aged 5-18, marking the first time a cricketer has been awarded this distinction. This recognition highlights a year defined by exceptional performances across various levels of competition.
Suryavanshi's impact extended beyond mere record-chasing, reshaping expectations of young talent in cricket. Data indicates that he was the most-searched Indian cricketer on Google in 2025, surpassing established stars. This surge in public interest stemmed from his on-field achievements, not just novelty.
A defining moment arrived during a Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Arunachal Pradesh, where Suryavanshi scored 190 runs off 84 balls, achieving a strike rate of 226.19. This innings made him the youngest player in List A cricket history to score a century, breaking a record held for 39 years. He also scored 101 off 38 balls against Gujarat Titans in the IPL, becoming the youngest player to score a T20 century at 14 years and 32 days. He equaled Murali Vijay's IPL record with eleven sixes. He also scored 57 off 33 balls against Chennai Super Kings.
His performances in domestic cricket include a Ranji Trophy debut at 12 years and 284 days, making him India’s youngest first-class cricketer. He secured an IPL contract worth Rs 1.1 crore at 13, becoming the youngest player ever bought at auction. Suryavanshi's impact extended to Under-19 cricket, where he scored 104 off 58 balls against Australia Under-19, marking the fastest Under-19 century by an Indian and the second-fastest globally. He also scored 144 off 42 balls against UAE, including a century in 32 balls.
While India has produced cricket prodigies before, Suryavanshi's ability to dominate an entire year of cricket before finishing school sets him apart. His consistent performances across different formats and levels of competition suggest a potential for sustained success, contingent on continued development and adaptation to the evolving demands of professional cricket.
Editor’s note: This article was independently written by the Scoopliner Editorial Team using publicly available information.
