14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes Ishant Sharma for 28 Runs in IPL 2025

Bihar’s Young Cricket Sensation Shines in Rajasthan Royals’ Explosive Start – Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14-year-old prodigy from Bihar, stunned cricket fans by hammering 28 runs off veteran bowler Ishant Sharma in single over during IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Young left-handed batsman showcased fearless batting, smashing three sixes, two fours, and capitalizing on two wides, leaving 36-year-old Sharma struggling.

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Suryavanshi’s onslaught began with 91-meter six on second ball, followed by another massive six and four in same over. Sharma, under pressure, bowled wides, unable to counter teenager’s aggressive strokeplay.

By fourth over, Royals raced to 60 runs, with Suryavanshi contributing 35 off just 13 balls, including four boundaries. Earlier, he smashed long six off Mohammed Siraj, signaling his intent.

Commentators hailed Suryavanshi’s audacious batting, with one quipping, “This kid plays without fear!” His ability to hit towering shots in all directions—pulls, lofts over mid-off, and flicks over mid-on—drew comparisons to legends like Yuvraj Singh. Paired with Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fiery knock, Suryavanshi propelled Royals to commanding position, delighting home crowd.

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Vaibhav, youngest IPL debutant at 14 years and 23 days, broke records by becoming youngest male cricketer to score T20 century (35 balls) in same match, finishing with 101 off 38 balls. His historic knock included 11 sixes and seven fours, securing Royals’ eight-wicket victory while chasing 210.

Hailing from Tajpur, Samastipur, Suryavanshi has risen rapidly, debuting in Ranji Trophy at 12 and scoring 58-ball century for India U-19. Signed by Royals for ₹1.1 crore, his performance cements his reputation as cricket’s next big star. Fans flooded social media, praising his “fearless” display, with posts calling him “Boss Baby.”