Rajasthan Royals’ 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi created waves on Saturday by smashing a six off the very first ball of his IPL career. The historic moment came against Lucknow Super Giants when Suryavanshi faced Shardul Thakur and lofted him over cover for a maximum — showing zero hesitation and total Gen Z flair.
With that, Suryavanshi became the 10th player in IPL history to hit a six on debut off his first-ever ball in the tournament. He now finds himself in an elite club featuring hard-hitters from across seasons and franchises.
Here’s the complete list of players who have smashed a six off the first ball of their IPL careers, along with the franchise they were representing and their final score in the match:
| Player | Team | Year | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Quiney | Rajasthan Royals | 2009 | 6 (1) |
| Kevon Cooper | Rajasthan Royals | 2012 | 11* (3) |
| Andre Russell | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2014 | 6 (1) |
| Carlos Brathwaite | Delhi Daredevils | 2016 | 20 (8) |
| Aniket Choudhary | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2017 | 6 (1) |
| Javon Searles | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2018 | 6 (1) |
| Siddhesh Lad | Mumbai Indians | 2019 | 15 (13) |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Chennai Super Kings | 2022 | 6 (1) |
| Sameer Rizvi | Chennai Super Kings | 2024 | 14 (6) |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Rajasthan Royals | 2025 | 6 (1)* |
*Youngest player in IPL history to debut at 14 years and 23 days.
Suryavanshi’s fearless approach on debut sent the crowd into a frenzy and drew praise from commentators and cricket pundits alike. It’s rare to see such poise at such a young age — and it’s a moment that will be remembered in IPL folklore for years to come.
