Vaibhav Suryavanshi, after his stellar start last season, will be aiming to emulate the same in the IPL 2026 season. The young southpaw, after being bought by the Rajasthan Royals in the mega auction, came into the limelight as the youngest player in the IPL.
But as the season has progressed, Vaibhav has shown he is not here to make the numbers in the squad. The Bihar-born teenager has showcased his amazing abilities at the tender age of 14 years and took IPL by storm.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was born on March 27, 2011, in Tajpur, Samastipur district, Bihar. Suryavanshi's cricketing journey began at the tender age of four, under the guidance of his father. He has played for the India U-19 and also represented Bihar in the domestic tournaments, before appearing in front of the broader world in the IPL.
The 15-year-old recently won the U19 World Cup and showcased his batting might in the final. A player to watch for the next two decades, Vaibhav will have his focus for the upcoming IPL 2026 season.
Full Name: Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Date of Birth: March 27, 2011
Birthplace: Tajpur, Samastipur, Bihar, India
Batting Style: Left-handed
Bowling Style: Slow left-arm orthodox
Role: Batter
IPL Team: Rajasthan Royals
IPL Debut: April 19, 2025, vs. Lucknow Super Giants
Age at Debut: 14 years and 23 days
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has started his IPL 2026 with a 15-ball half century against CSK.
vs Chennai Super Kings - 52 off 17 balls (4 x 4s, 5 x 6s)
Match: 1
Innings: 1
Runs: 52
Average: 52.00
SR: 305
Highest Score: 52
Fifties: 1
Centuries: 0
Fours: 4
Sixes: 5
IPL 2025 - 251
IPL 2026 - 52
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 304 | 101 | 38.00 | 218.71 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 29 |