Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh for 14-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, following his sensational century against the Gujarat Titans on Monday at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Suryavanshi delivered a performance for the ages, etching his name into T20 history with a stunning display of power-hitting. Despite being in the early stages of his cricketing journey, the young sensation dismantled a Gujarat Titans bowling attack that collectively holds 694 international caps.
Vaibhav’s Classic Knock
At just 14 years, the “Wonder Kid” became the youngest player to score a century in T20 cricket. He also recorded the second-fastest century in the history of the league, just behind Chris Gayle’s iconic 30-ball hundred against the Pune Warriors in 2013. His explosive innings was finally halted by a pinpoint yorker from Prasidh Krishna.
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Bihar CM Appreciates Vaibhav
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar praised Suryavanshi for his outstanding performance, which played a key role in Rajasthan’s commanding 8-wicket victory. On Tuesday, Kumar announced a ₹10 lakh reward from the Bihar state government in recognition of the young cricketer’s achievement.
What Nitish Kumar Said
“Congratulations and best wishes to Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Bihar, who became the youngest player (14 years) to score a century in the history of IPL. He has become a new hope for Indian cricket as a result of his hard work and talent. Everyone is proud of him. I met Mr Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his father in 2024, and at that time, I wished him a bright future. After his brilliant performance in IPL, I also congratulated him over the phone. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a young cricketer from Bihar, will also be given a prize money of Rs 10 lakh by the state government. I wish that Vaibhav creates new records for the Indian team in the future and brings glory to the country,” Nitish wrote on X.
