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15-Year-Old Cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi Shines Ahead of IPL

3/27/2026

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricketer from Bihar, draws attention ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) starting March 27.
He first gained recognition at age 12 for his aggressive batting.
His record includes a 35-ball century in the IPL and 175 runs in the Under-19 World Cup final against England.
As he turns 15, former players express awe and questions about his readiness for senior cricket persist.

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Story summary

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricketer from Bihar, draws attention ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) starting March 27.
He first gained recognition at age 12 for his aggressive batting.
His record includes a 35-ball century in the IPL and 175 runs in the Under-19 World Cup final against England.
As he turns 15, former players express awe and questions about his readiness for senior cricket persist.