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Vaibhav Suryavanshi Breaks 3 Records On His IPL Debut At 14, Joins Elite Club That Has Andre Russell

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Explosive IPL Debut: A Star is Born?

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter, made a memorable Indian Premier League (IPL) debut against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). He announced his arrival in style, smashing a six off his very first ball, becoming only the 10th player to achieve this feat.

This exciting moment unfolded during the IPL clash between RR and LSG at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

A Six to Start It All

The teenage sensation began his IPL journey by sending Avesh Khan soaring over the covers for a massive six, leaving everyone in awe.

His innings eventually came to an end when Aiden Markram got him stumped by Rishabh Pant. He scored an impactful 34 runs off 20 balls, including two fours and three sixes, at a strike rate of 170.00. He also formed an 85-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal during the 181-run chase.

Breaking Records on Day One

Vaibhav Suryavanshi didn’t just make a debut; he made a statement, etching his name in the IPL record books:

  • At 14 years and 23 days old, Suryavanshi is now the youngest debutant in IPL history, a league that began in 2008.
  • He surpassed the previous record held by Prayas Ray Barman, who debuted at 16 years and 157 days in 2019 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Youngest to Hit a Six and a Four

Suryavanshi’s explosive start didn’t stop there:

  • He also became the youngest batter to hit a six in the IPL. Previously, Riyan Parag (also playing for RR) held the record at 17 years and 161 days.
  • Adding another feather to his cap, Suryavanshi is now the youngest to hit a four in IPL, a record Prayas Ray Barman held for six years.

Joining an Elite Club

Suryavanshi joins an exclusive list of players who began their IPL careers with a six off their first ball. This group includes international stars like Australia’s Rob Quiney, the Caribbean’s Kevon Cooper, West Indies icon Andre Russell, and India’s Sameer Rizwi, among others.

Match Summary: LSG Edges Out RR

Turning our attention to the match itself, LSG won the toss and elected to bat first.

Half-centuries from Aiden Markram (66 off 45 balls, with five fours and three sixes) and Ayush Badoni (50 off 34 balls, with five fours and a six), along with a quickfire cameo from Abdul Samad (30* off 10 balls, with four sixes), propelled LSG to 180/5 in their 20 overs.

Despite Suryavanshi’s impressive debut, RR fell short of the target by just two runs, marking their fourth consecutive loss.