Rajasthan Royals’ teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi received a hero’s welcome upon returning to his ancestral village in Tajpur, Bihar, following an impressive debut IPL season. Despite the Rajasthan Royals’ overall struggles in the 2025 campaign, Suryavanshi emerged as a bright spot, dazzling fans and critics alike with his explosive batting.
The team shared heartwarming footage of the young left-hander being greeted with cheers, garlands, and a special cake-cutting ceremony organised by his family and friends, celebrating his breakthrough season. Signed by Rajasthan Royals for a hefty ₹1.10 crore ahead of the tournament after shining for India’s U-19 side, the 14-year-old didn’t take long to announce his arrival on the big stage.
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Coming into the playing XI midway through the season, Suryavanshi amassed 252 runs at a stunning strike rate of 206.55, instantly becoming a household name. His record-breaking century against the Gujarat Titans—101 off just 38 balls—made him the youngest centurion in IPL history, a feat that brought him widespread acclaim.
Left home for IPL as Vaibhav, welcomed back as 𝑩𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝒃𝒂𝒃𝒚 𝑽𝒂𝒊𝒃𝒉𝒂𝒗! 💗🎂 pic.twitter.com/AkQkeL8Ske
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 23, 2025
One of the standout moments came on May 20 when the Rajasthan Royals faced the formidable Chennai Super Kings. Chasing a challenging target of 188, Suryavanshi played a crucial innings of 57 off 33 balls, peppered with 4 fours and 4 sixes, leading the Royals to only their fourth win in a tough season marked by narrow defeats.
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Following the match, Vaibhav Suryavanshi had an encouraging chat with head coach Rahul Dravid, who praised his performance but reminded the youngster not to rest on his laurels. “It was a really good season for you. Keep working hard because opposition bowlers will come better prepared. You must continue improving and developing new skills to come back stronger next season,” Dravid advised.
Next on the horizon for Vaibhav Suryavanshi is India’s U-19 tour of England this June-July, where fans will eagerly watch his journey continue.
