Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Age

15 years

Height

5 ft 7 in

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is an Indian cricketer from Bihar who has become one of the most prominent young talents in international cricket. Born on 27 March 2011 in Tajpur, Samastipur, he is a left-handed top-order batter who represents Bihar in domestic cricket and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He made his first-class debut for Bihar in January 2024, aged just 12. Later that year, he scored a 58-ball century against Australia Under-19, setting a record for the fastest century by an Indian in Youth Test cricket. Rajasthan Royals signed him for ₹1.10 crore at the 2025 IPL auction, making him the youngest player to secure an IPL contract at the time. In April 2025, he scored 101 off 38 balls against Gujarat Titans, becoming the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket. He continued his record-breaking performances in 2026, scoring 776 runs in the IPL season and winning the Orange Cap and Most Valuable Player award. He also played a starring role in India's 2026 Under-19 World Cup victory, scoring 175 off 80 balls in the final against England and earning the Player of the Tournament award. In July 2026, he made his senior international debut for India in T20 cricket. His performances have attracted considerable attention and increased public interest in his cricket earnings, sponsorships and estimated wealth.