Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old batter from Bihar, made headlines after being purchased by Rajasthan Royals (RR) for Rs 1.1 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction. He became the youngest player ever to register for the IPL auction. However, in his debut match at the U19 Asia Cup against Pakistan, Suryavanshi failed to live up to the immense expectations surrounding him. Chasing 282 runs, Suryavanshi played only nine balls and managed to score just a single run before being dismissed by Pakistan’s pacer Ali Raza in the 5th over.13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, accused of age fraud, underperforms in the U19 Asia Cup match against Pakistan.
Despite the setback in his maiden U19 Asia Cup appearance, Suryavanshi remained focused on his cricketing journey. Ahead of the match, he shared his admiration for West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara, describing him as his idol. He expressed that he tries to model his game after Lara while keeping his skills natural and focusing on improving them. Suryavanshi revealed he was not distracted by external pressures and was solely focused on performing in the Asia Cup, taking it game by game.13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, accused of age fraud, underperforms in the U19 Asia Cup match against Pakistan.
Before his U19 Asia Cup debut, Suryavanshi had already made waves in Indian domestic cricket. He made his first-class debut for Bihar in January 2024, at the age of just 12 years and 284 days. Last month, he also impressed in a match against Australia, scoring a rapid century off 58 balls. In his first five first-class matches, he scored a total of 100 runs, with a highest score of 41.13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, accused of age fraud, underperforms in the U19 Asia Cup match against Pakistan.
Despite his early struggles in the Asia Cup, Suryavanshi’s potential remains undeniable, and he continues to make strides in Indian cricket at an exceptionally young age.
