In a touchy moment of a million people, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi strode off in tears after being dismissed in his first IPL game for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday. The youngest player of all time for the IPL proved himself with mature batting and naked emotions at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
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Vaibhav suryavanshi is crying when he is going back to dugout after getting out 😭 . Very emotional moment for him 🌟
Well played suRRyavanshi 💗 🫶 #LSGvRR #RRvsLSG #vaibhavsuryavanshipic.twitter.com/6rpZXA58qb— TushaRR🐦 (@ictaashiqana_) April 19, 2025
Dream Start for the Teen Sensation
Starting the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryavanshi went for it big-time. Against senior pacer Shardul Thakur, the left-handed batsman hooked the very first ball—full outside off—he was offered over extra cover for a sensational six. The fans went into a frenzy, and even RR’s injured captain Sanju Samson couldn’t help but smile from the dugout.
Impressive Knock That Defied His Age
Showcasing wonderful footwork and composure in pressure situations, Suryavanshi hit 34 runs off 21 balls. In his innings, he hit three boundaries and two sixes. Surprisingly composed for a lad still in school, he played like a professional.
His ₹1.1 crore signing during the IPL 2025 auction was one of the talking points, and Saturday’s performance reaffirmed why Rajasthan Royals had so much faith in the teen sensation to make him the youngest crorepati in IPL history at 13 years old.
A Viral Moment of Emotion
Once he lost his wicket in the seventh over, emotions got the better of him. Cameras caught the 14-year-old silently wiping away a tear as he made his way back to the pavilion—a quiet moment that went viral in an instant. Fans and netizens nationwide referred to it as “an emotional moment to remember.”
A Rapid Rise Through the Ranks
Born in March 2011, the same year India had clinched the ODI World Cup under MS Dhoni, Suryavanshi created headlines with his performance of almost scoring 400 runs for Bihar during the Vinoo Mankad Trophy at 12 years old. He next achieved a furious 58-ball century for India U-19 against Australia during a four-day game, finding himself picked to play in the U-19 quadrangular series in 2023.
Inspiration for a New Generation
His Saturday debut wasn’t merely another IPL performance—it was a piece of Indian cricket history. While playing under the stand-in captain Riyan Parag, with Sanju Samson being unavailable, Rajasthan Royals discovered a beacon of hope in the inexperienced left-handed hitter. For spectators, it was an insight into a genius whose cricketing path has just unfolded.
