Vaibhav Suryavanshi goes against India legend
When the whole of India celebrated Shubman Gill's iconic double hundred at Edgbaston, Indian rising talent Vaibhav Suryavanshi was also seen relishing his role model's inspiring journey. For the first time, the young man looked as if he were acting his age, a 14-year-old teenager witnessing a Test in England.
However, Vaibhav, when seen on many occasions since his IPL debut, has emerged more as a Rishabh Pant-like batter than Shubman Gill. He is exclusive and dynamic with a wide array of shots and carefree when he bats against the finest of bowlers.
Suryavanshi's stunning maiden IPL hundred came against Gujarat Titans when he manhandled the likes of Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Ishant Sharma. His 35-ball hundred is the second-fastest hundred in the history of the IPL.
Fan Girls craze over 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi
The Future of Indian Cricket! U-19 Star Vaibhav Suryavanshi Shares a Special Moment with Fans 😍🩷 pic.twitter.com/VXX64PZyiB
— CricketGully (@thecricketgully) July 9, 2025
Vaibhav Suryavanshi might be young, but he has emerged as one of the leading entertainers in cricket right now. Ever since the IPL, he has been unstoppable and is now making some top contributions to India's success in the U-19 games in England.
Suryavanshi's impact has been such that his stardom has attracted fans to drive hours for just one glimpse of the teenage sensation. Recently, two young girl fans of the Rajasthan Royals, named Aanya and Rivaa, travelled 6 hours to meet the Royals' superstar.
"Proof why we have the best fans. Drove for 6 hours to Worcester. Wore their Pink. Cheered for Vaibhav & Team India. Aanya and Rivaa, as old as Vaibhav himself, had a day to remember," Royals wrote in their X handle.
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Shikhar Dhawan warns Rajasthan Royals youngster of tougher season in IPL 2026
According to former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, the 14-year-old Rajasthan Royals superstar will face some major obstacles in the near future.
"How old is he, 13-14? (To play IPL) at the age of 14, is a very big thing. The way he was hitting the bowlers and standing in front of the big boys of world cricket at such a young age is remarkable."
"When I look at his confidence while hitting the big shots... it's amazing. Thanks to IPL, our kids can now dream of getting into a big team from the age of 5. Vaibhav manifested that dream. He is there."
"A big congratulations to him and his family. A very proud moment for all of us in cricket. A 14-year-old kid playing a big league like that and dominating is unthinkable," said Shikhar Dhawan, praising the young superstar.
"For him, the challenge is going to be how he is gonna handle the fame, the attention, and the money as well. A blessing that happened to him is that he was in great hands... Rahul Bhai, Vikram Paji."
"I feel that the second year is gonna be a bit tough for him. Bowlers will know what his strength is. They are gonna plan better against him. He has to face those challenges and grow," said Dhawan, warning the talented youngster.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi's latest heroics in England
Vaibhav hit a total of 17 sixes in the three Youth ODIs as he played against the England U19 side. His first century came when the Bihar teenager sought a huge score. He batted stunningly for a century, the second fastest in the history of men's youth cricket.
In the third match, he was dismissed for another 86 and was previously dismissed in the 40s twice. His form has been a major positive for the Indian side, as he is lining up for a quick India debut in recent years.
