IPL 2025: While the list of unsold international and domestic stars continued to pile up, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi created history by becoming the youngest player to be sold in Indian Premier League (IPL) history.
Rajasthan Royals Wins Bidding War For Suryavanshi
During the IPL mega auction, surprises continued to catch fans off-guard after Suryavanshi became a Royal for Rs 1.1 crore. It was an all-out bidding war for the 13-year-old as Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals fought hard to land him in their squad. In the end, it was RR, firm in its resolve, who made the winning bid of Rs 1.1 crore.
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Vaibhav’s Early Career Highlights
Born on March 27, 2011, in Bihar, he made his first-class debut for Bihar in January 2024 at just 12 years and 284 days old. He was also part of India U19’s match against Australia in Chennai, where he smashed a 58-ball century.
In five first-class matches, Vaibhav has scored 100 runs, with a highest score of 41. He is currently participating in the ongoing Ranji Trophy.
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