New Delhi: 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from Bihar’s Samastipur district on Saturday became India’s youngest international cricket debutant, overtaking the legendary Sachin Tendulkar who held the record for nearly 37 years.The 15-year-old received his first India cap from Tilak Varma before the toss and was all smiles as he prepared for his first international appearance. From making his debut at the age of 12, to rewriting IPL records, to shining in India U-19 and India A, Sooryavanshi’s rise has been extraordinary.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Career – Numbers
- 15 years old: Became India’s youngest-ever debutant, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record.
- 12 years old: Made his debut for Bihar and became one of the youngest players to participate in the Ranji Trophy.
- 176 points: Scored in five games at the 2024 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup.
- 58-ball hundred: Scored a hundred against Australia in Youth Tests, fastest hundred in Under-19 cricket.
- 108 not out – Youngest century (14 years) in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT)
- 13 years old: Became the youngest player in the history of IPL to get a contract after being signed by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 110 crore in the IPL 2025 auction.
- 14 years and 23 days: Made his IPL debut and hit Shardul Thakur for a six on the first ball he faced.
- 35-ball century: At the age of 14, he became the youngest centurion in the history of IPL and completed the feat against the Gujarat Titans.
- 776 points: Finished IPL 2026 as the tournament’s highest scorer and won the Orange Cap.
- Most Valuable Player (MVP): Won the IPL 2026 MVP award after a record-breaking season.
- New Player: Also won the Best New Player Award for the IPL 2026 season.
- Historic IPL Triple Crown: Became the first player in IPL history to win the Orange Cap, MVP and Rising Star Player awards in the same season.
- 72 sixes: Most sixes hit in a single IPL season, breaking Chris Gayle’s record.
- 211 points: Scored in five games in three series on behalf of India A, with an average of 42.20 and a strike rate of 200.95.
- 94 off 29 balls: Scored the winning goal in the three-match final of the India A-League, helping India clinch the title with a 66-run victory. His score of 324.13 is the highest score for India A in the 50-over format.
- 80 off 175 balls: A stunning innings against England in the ICC Under-19 World Cup final to lead India to the title.
- Man of the Series: Named the Man of the Match at the ICC Under-19 World Cup.
- 4 Centuries: Scored 4 centuries for the India Under-19 team, ranking second among junior ODI players.
- 165.18: Holds India’s Under-19 ODI career-highest strike rate record (165.18).
- 1,675 runs: Scored 1,675 runs in 31 ODI matches for India Under-19 at an average of 55.83, the highest by any batsman.
