In a jaw-dropping moment during the IPL 2025 clash between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants, 14-year-old debutant Vaibhav Suryavanshi etched his name into history by becoming the youngest player ever to debut in the league — and did it in style.
Facing his first ball at just 14 years and 23 days old, Suryavanshi showed zero nerves as he launched Shardul Thakur for a six over cover. It wasn’t just the crowd that was stunned — even the commentators were left in awe. Aakash Chopra, reacting live, exclaimed, “Waah GenZ ke player! Yeh toh Gen Z shot tha.”
The ball, pitched on a good length around off, was carved effortlessly over cover. Even Rishabh Pant and Thakur were caught by surprise as the fearless youngster announced himself on the big stage.
With this, Suryavanshi surpassed Prayas Ray Barman to become the youngest ever IPL debutant. Here’s a look at the updated list:
Youngest IPL Debutants:
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14y 23d – Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR) vs LSG, 2025
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16y 157d – Prayas Ray Barman (RCB) vs SRH, 2019
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17y 11d – Mujeeb Ur Rahman (PBKS) vs DC, 2018
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17y 152d – Riyan Parag (RR) vs CSK, 2019
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17y 179d – Pradeep Sangwan (DC) vs CSK, 2008
IPL just got a dose of Gen Z flair!
