Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Profile
A 15-year-old from a small town in Bihar who has already won an Under-19 World Cup, an IPL Orange Cap and a place in India’s T20I team. This is the complete story of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, also spelled Suryavanshi.
By CricketGatha · Updated October 2026 · 8 min read
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Quick Facts
| Full name | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (also spelled Suryavanshi) |
| Born | 27 March 2011, Tajpur, Samastipur, Bihar (age 15 as of October 2026) |
| Role | Opening batter |
| Batting / bowling | Left-handed / slow left-arm orthodox |
| Domestic team | Bihar (vice-captain of East Zone for the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy) |
| IPL team | Rajasthan Royals (bought for Rs 1.10 crore) |
| IPL debut | 2025 season, aged 13, the youngest in IPL history |
| T20I debut | 4 July 2026 v England, Manchester (cap 122) |
| Coach | Manish Ojha, GenNex Cricket Academy, Patna |
| Batting idol | Brian Lara |
Early Life and Background
Vaibhav was born in Tajpur, a small town in Bihar’s Samastipur district. His father recognised his passion for the game when he was about four years old, and at eight he joined Manish Ojha’s GenNex Cricket Academy in Patna, a long trip from home that the family made again and again. He grew up watching Brian Lara and was drawn to the West Indian’s mix of power and grace.
In January 2024 he made his Ranji Trophy debut for Bihar against Mumbai at the age of 12, one of the youngest first-class debutants in Indian history. Later that year he scored a century off just 58 balls for India Under-19 against Australia in a youth Test, the fastest by an Indian in that format.
Career Timeline
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Career Stats
| Competition | Matches | Runs | Highest | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL (2025-26) | 23 | 1,028 | 103 | 2 hundreds, 6 fifties, 96 sixes |
| T20Is (England and Zimbabwe) | 6 | 193 | 81 | 2 fifties, 14 sixes, strike rate about 189 |
| Under-19 World Cup 2026 | 7 | 439 | 175 | Average 62.71, strike rate 169.50 |
| Vijay Hazare Trophy | 8 | 353 | 190 | Average 44.12, strike rate 164.95 |
He also played two games at the 2026 Asian Games, scoring 53 runs, including 38 off 21 balls in the semi-final against Sri Lanka. India beat Pakistan in the final to win gold.
Major Records
Sixes in a single T20 tournament
Age at India debut
Youngest T20 centurion
His 101 off 38 balls against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 made him the youngest centurion in men’s T20 cricket.
Youngest List A centurion
He scored 190 off 84 balls at 14 years 272 days in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Fastest List A fifty
An 11-ball fifty for India A in June 2026, a record that had stood for 21 years.
Fastest to 100 T20 sixes
He reached 100 sixes in T20 cricket in 514 balls and 29 innings.
Greatest Innings
| Score | Match | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 175 (80) | India U19 v England U19, World Cup final, 2026 | 15 fours and 15 sixes, India won by 100 runs |
| 190 (84) | Bihar v Arunachal Pradesh, Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2025 | Youngest List A centurion |
| 144 (42) | Asia Cup Rising Stars, 2025 | Century off 32 balls |
| 103 (37) | Rajasthan Royals v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2026 | Took him past 1,000 career T20 runs |
| 101 (38) | Rajasthan Royals v Gujarat Titans, IPL 2025 | Century off 35 balls, youngest T20 centurion |
| 81 (49) | India v Zimbabwe, T20I, July 2026 | Highest T20I score so far |
Batting Style and Strengths
- Fearless hitting: He attacks from ball one and has already hit 96 IPL sixes, with a strike rate above 237 in IPL 2026.
- Lara-style flair: A high backlift and a left-hander’s timing, modelled on his idol Brian Lara.
- Speed of scoring: He reached a fifty in just 15 balls three times in IPL 2026 alone.
- Part-time spin: He bowls slow left-arm orthodox, though his main job is opening the batting.
The step up has not been all smooth. His first three T20Is in England brought 42 runs, and in the home series against the West Indies he has had to wait for a place, as Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson have kept the opening spots.
Vaibhav in the IPL
Vaibhav made his IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals in 2025, aged 13, and scored 252 runs at a strike rate above 206 in his first season, including his 35-ball hundred. In IPL 2026 he opened the batting and scored 776 runs in 16 matches at an average of 48.50 and a strike rate of 237.31, with a hundred and five fifties. His 72 sixes broke Chris Gayle’s single-tournament record. He won the Orange Cap, the Most Valuable Player award and the Emerging Player award.
Awards and Honours
IPL 2026
Orange Cap, Most Valuable Player, Emerging Player, Strike Rate and Super Sixes awards
U19 World Cup 2026
Winner and Player of the Tournament
Asian Games 2026
Gold medal with India
T20I series award
Player of the Series on the tour of Zimbabwe, July 2026
Latest Form
Vaibhav is part of India’s squad for the five-match T20I series against the West Indies, but as of 9 October he had not yet played in the series, with Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson opening. His next chance may come in the remaining matches. He is also tipped for a long future in India’s T20I team, with a young age that gives him years to build records.
Read more about his fellow opener in our Abhishek Sharma profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?
He was born on 27 March 2011, so he is 15 as of October 2026.
Has Vaibhav Sooryavanshi played for India?
Yes. He made his T20I debut against England at Old Trafford on 4 July 2026, aged 15 years and 99 days, India’s youngest international debutant.
Which IPL team does Vaibhav Sooryavanshi play for?
Rajasthan Royals, who bought him for Rs 1.10 crore at the 2025 mega auction.
How many runs did Vaibhav score in IPL 2026?
776 in 16 matches at a strike rate of 237.31, which won him the Orange Cap.
What is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s highest score?
190 off 84 balls for Bihar in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in December 2025. His highest in T20Is is 81.
Who is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s idol?
West Indies batting legend Brian Lara.
