Early Life and Meteoric Rise

Beginning his career in Bihar, Vaibhav scored nearly 400 runs in five games of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy when he was only 12. Because of his tremendous talent, he played his first-class match at just 12 years and 284 days old, becoming the second-youngest player in Ranji Trophy history.

In November 2024, aged just 13 years and 241 days, he made his debut in T20 cricket, playing for the team Bihar in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. In the following month, he became the country’s youngest player to compete in List A cricket during the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

IPL 2025: A Star is Born

His big moment arrived at the IPL 2025 auction, when the Rajasthan Royals purchased his services for ₹1.1 crore, setting a new record as the youngest player to become a millionaire in the IPL. On his debut, M Ashwin hit a six off the first ball he faced in the team’s game versus the Lucknow Super Giants. Only a few days after that, he made 101 runs off 38 deliveries against the Gujarat Titans, becoming the youngest IPL player to reach a century and registering the league’s second-quickest century.

Across the season, Vaibhav scored 252 runs in only seven games, with a high strike rate of 206.55 while teaming up for an excellent partnership with Yashasvi as an opener.

International Accolades and Recognition

People across the globe have taken notice of Vaibhav’s exceptional skills. He made a 58-ball century in his Under-19 Test debut against Australia, which has never been surpassed by any other Indian player. By putting up great scores in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup against UAE and Sri Lanka, he was essential to India progressing to the final. 

The former Indian skipper and well-known cricketers hailed him for his success, and PM Modi also met him at Patna airport and commended his excellent skill.

Net Worth and Future Prospects

The current estimate for Vaibhav’s net worth in 2025 is nearly ₹2.5 crore, which comes from his IPL salary and money earned for matches. Even though he is now a well-known celebrity, he credits his achievements to his family’s constant support. 

Next, Vaibhav will join the Under-19 tour to England in the hope that his presence will help Indian cricket become stronger. 

From being a gifted player in Bihar, Vaibhav Suryavanshi gained fame in the IPL, showing how passion and dedication help people rise above all odds. As he keeps setting new records and motivating millions of people, everyone is eagerly expecting where he will go next in his impressive career.