Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Dream Debut: Youngest IPL Player Hits Six on First Ball
BNH NETWORK
14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Scripts IPL History with Six on Debut
Jaipur- In a moment that lit up the 36th match of IPL 2025, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals etched his name into cricketing folklore. The Samastipur-born wonderkid became the 10th player in IPL history to hit a six on the very first ball of his debut match. The stunning feat came against Lucknow Super Giants at the iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
First Ball, First Six — A Debut to Remember
Suryavanshi didn’t waste a second to impress. Facing Shardul Thakur in the opening over, the teenager lofted the fourth delivery for a majestic 80-meter six, leaving fans in awe. His confident, aggressive strokeplay kept the opposition on the back foot until his dismissal. He scored a quickfire 34 off 20 balls, hitting multiple boundaries and lifting Rajasthan Royals’ innings in a crucial mid-match phase.
At Just 14, The Youngest Ever IPL Entrant
At just 14 years and 23 days old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi also became the youngest cricketer to debut in the Indian Premier League. Born in 2011, four years after IPL’s inception in 2008, the Bihar-based batter proved that age is no barrier to making an impact on the biggest cricketing stage.
Injury to Skipper Sanju Samson Opens Door for Rising Star
Rajasthan Royals’ regular captain Sanju Samson was sidelined due to injury, creating the perfect opening for the young sensation to feature in the playing XI. Suryavanshi’s fearless attitude and natural flair suggest that the Royals may have unearthed a future star.
Elite Club: Six on Debut First Ball — The Complete List
Suryavanshi now joins an exclusive list of players who have achieved this rare milestone:
| Player | IPL Team |
|---|---|
| Rob Quiney | Rajasthan Royals |
| Kevon Cooper | Rajasthan Royals |
| Andre Russell | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Carlos Brathwaite | Delhi Daredevils |
| Aniket Choudhary | Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| Javon Searles | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Siddhesh Lad | Mumbai Indians |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Chennai Super Kings |
| Sameer Rizvi | Chennai Super Kings |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Rajasthan Royals |
