At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is already carving out a name for himself as one of the brightest young talents in Indian cricket. Currently in England for a Youth Test series, the prodigious batter continues to attract attention—not just for his performances, but also for the kind of fanfare that usually surrounds seasoned internationals.
In a heartwarming moment, two young fans, Aanya and Rivaa—both the same age as Vaibhav—drove six hours from Worcester just to watch him play in the recently concluded five-match Youth ODI series against England U-19.
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His IPL franchise, Rajasthan Royals, proudly shared pictures of the meet-up on social media, showcasing how deeply Vaibhav has already connected with fans. Dressed in pink and waving the Indian flag, Aanya and Rivaa cheered on their hero and the Indian youth side, making it a day to remember.
Proof why we have the best fans 🫡
🚗 Drove for 6 hours to Worcester
👚 Wore their Pink
🇮🇳 Cheered for Vaibhav & Team IndiaAanya and Rivaa, as old as Vaibhav himself, had a day to remember 💗 pic.twitter.com/9XnxswYalE
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) July 9, 2025
Suryavanshi, who first captured headlines earlier this year with a record-shattering century in the IPL, proved in the Youth ODI series that he’s far from a one-hit wonder. The Bihar-born batter hammered 355 runs in five matches, topping the run charts. His strike rate of 174.02 and an average of 71 were extraordinary, featuring 30 fours and 29 sixes. The highlight? A blistering 143 off just 52 balls—the fastest hundred in Youth ODI history. India edged the series 3-2.
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Having become the youngest player ever to earn an IPL contract, Suryavanshi made an unforgettable debut, smashing the first ball he faced for six. He followed that up with a jaw-dropping century off just 35 deliveries—the fastest by any Indian in IPL history. At 14 years and 32 days, he broke Vijay Zol’s record to become the youngest T20 centurion. He finished his debut IPL season with 252 runs from seven innings, a strike rate of 206.55, including one century and one fifty.
