The 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest batter to score an IPL century in his debut season with the Rajasthan Royals. He impressed everyone with his aggressive style, showcasing incredible power and stroke play for someone his age.. Vaibhav scored 252 runs in seven matches, including a blazing century against the Gujarat Titans, the fastest ever by an Indian in the league.
His breakout season earned him a call-up to India’s U19 squad for the tour of England, where he continued his fine form, especially in the limited-overs matches alongside Ayush Mhatre.
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Rajasthan Royals teammate Nitish Rana, who recently led West Delhi Lions to the DPL 2025 title, featured in a fun post-match interview where he was asked about several teammates, including Vaibhav, Riyan Parag, and Sanju Samson.
Nitish Rana Jokes About Suryavanshi’s Age in Light-Hearted DPL Interview
When asked to name one thing the world doesn't know about Suryavanshi, Rana quipped with a smile:
"Whether he’s actually 14 years old or not." He quickly laughed and clarified, "I’m joking," before any confusion could arise.
The sarcastic remark caught viewers off guard but was clearly made in good humour.
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Meanwhile, Rana has had a stellar DPL campaign on his home turf. Leading from the front, he racked up 393 runs in 11 matches at a stunning strike rate of over 183 — especially shining during the playoff run that led his side to the title.
However, his season wasn’t without controversy. Rana found himself in the middle of an on-field altercation with Digvesh Rathi, which resulted in a fine earlier in the tournament.
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