New Delhi: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old prodigy from Bihar’s Samastipur district, on Saturday became India’s first ever cricketer in the international cricket world, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar by nearly 37 years.The 15-year-old received his India cap from Tilak Varma ahead of the event and was all smiles as he prepared for his international debut. From making his first-class debut at the age of 12 to rewriting the IPL history books and shining for India Under-19 and India A, Sooryavanshi’s rise has been remarkable.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi work – in numbers
- Age 15: Became India’s last wicket-taker, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record.
- Age 12: Made his debut for Bihar, becoming one of the youngest players to feature in the Ranji Trophy.
- 176 runs: Played five matches at the 2024 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup.
- 58-ball age: Scored a century against Australia in a Youth Test, one of the fastest hundreds in Under-19 cricket.
- 108 not out – Youngest (aged 14) to score a hundred in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT)
- 13 years: Became the youngest player in IPL history to get a contract after being signed by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.10 crore in the IPL 2025 season.
- 14 years, 23 days: Made his IPL debut by hitting Shardul Thakur for six on the first ball he faced.
- 35-ball age: At the age of 14, he became the youngest captain in IPL history, winning against Gujarat Titans.
- 776 runs: Finished IPL 2026 as the highest run-scorer in the tournament and won the Orange Cap.
- Most Valuable Player (MVP): Won the IPL 2026 MVP Award after an outstanding season.
- Emerging Player: He also won the Emerging Player of the Season award in IPL 2026.
- Triple IPL history: He became the first player in IPL history to win the Orange Cap, Most Valuable Player and Emerging Player awards in the same season.
- 72 sixes: Hit the most sixes in a single IPL season, breaking Chris Gayle’s record.
- 211 runs: Scored five matches for India A in the third series at an average of 42.20 and a strike rate of 200.95.
- 94 off 29 balls: He scored a match-winning knock in the final of the India A tri-series, helping India lift the title with a 66-run victory. He scored at a rate of 324.13, the highest for India A in the 50-over format.
- 175 from 80 balls: Smashed a stunning innings in the ICC Under-19 World Cup final against England to lead India to the title.
- Player of the Series: Named the best player of the ICC Under-19 World Cup.
- Four centuries: He has scored four centuries for India Under-19, second by any player in Youth ODIs.
- 165.18: Holds the career best (165.18) in India Under-19 Youth ODIs.
- 1,675 runs: He has scored 1,675 runs in 31 India Under-19 Youth ODIs at an average of 55.83 – the most by any batsman.