Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a left-handed batter from Bihar, made headlines after being signed by the Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.10 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction. He debuted on April 19, 2025, at the age of 14 years and 23 days, becoming the youngest player in IPL history. Sooryavanshi scored his first IPL century on April 28, 2025, reaching 100 runs in just 35 balls, the fastest by an Indian player, breaking Yusuf Pathan's record. His innings included 11 sixes, tying him with Murali Vijay for the most sixes in a single IPL match. Over his debut season, he played 7 matches, scoring 252 runs at an impressive strike rate of 206.55, earning the title of Super Striker of the season. In IPL 2026, he continued his impressive form with two half-centuries in just 15 balls each against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). His ability to perform against top bowlers, including hitting Jasprit Bumrah for sixes, showcases his potential as a rising star in Indian cricket.