Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become a sensation in the cricketing world after his record-breaking performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Record-Breaking CenturyPlaying for the Rajasthan Royals, Suryavanshi made headlines by scoring a blistering 101 runs off just 38 balls against the Gujarat Titans in Jaipur. This innings, which included 11 sixes and seven fours, marked the fastest century by an Indian in IPL history, achieved in just 35 balls. At 14 years and 32 days old, he also became the youngest centurion in men’s T20 cricketVaibhav’s father, Sanjeev Suryavanshi, hailing from Bihar, has been instrumental in his son’s cricketing journey. Recognizing Vaibhav’s potential at a young age, Sanjeev built a cement pitch in their backyard for practice. However, he recently revealed that Vaibhav had gained significant weight, prompting dietary changes. To address this, Vaibhav has stopped consuming Litti-Chokha, a traditional Bihari dish, as part of his efforts to maintain fitnessIn a heartfelt interview with Dainik Jagran, Sanjeev Suryavanshi, father of 14-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Bihar, shared insights into his son’s journey and recent lifestyle changes.Sanjeev revealed that Vaibhav had gained significant weight, prompting a shift towards a more balanced diet and regular gym sessions. As part of this transformation, Vaibhav has stopped consuming litti-chokha, a traditional Bihari dish he once favored.Suryavanshi made history by becoming the youngest player to debut in the IPL at 14 years and 23 days. He announced his arrival by hitting a six off his very first ball against the Lucknow Super Giants. In a subsequent match against the Gujarat Titans, he scored a blistering 101 runs off just 38 balls, making him the youngest centurion in IPL history and recording the second-fastest century in the tournament’s history. His performance included 11 sixes and seven fours, contributing to a 166-run opening partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal.Following his IPL success, Suryavanshi was selected for the India Under-19 team’s tour of England, scheduled from June 24 to July 23, 2025. In preparation, he delivered a remarkable performance in a practice match, scoring 190 runs off 90 balls, further solidifying his reputation as a prodigious talent.
