[WATCH] IPL 2025: 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi announces arrival with first-ball six

Vaibhav-Suryavanshi. (Photo source: X)

The 36th match of the IPL between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) is currently underway at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. LSG skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and elected to bat first, with his side posting a commanding total of 180 runs in their allotted 20 overs.

As an Impact Player, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi made his debut for RR, stepping in for Sandeep Sharma and the regular skipper Sanju Samson, who was also ruled out due to an injury sustained in the previous match against Delhi Capitals (DC). Vaibhav opened the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal.

He faced Shardul Thakur on his very first ball in the IPL. The young prodigy made an unforgettable entrance. Thakur delivered a good-length ball outside off stump, and Vaibhav, staying leg-side of the ball, carved a stunning drive high over the cover for a six. The shot left everyone in awe: the crowd, his batting partner, the bowler, and even the opposition skipper. At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player in IPL history to make such an impactful debut.

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Great Beginning! 6️⃣🌟

14-year-old debutant #VaibhavSuryavanshi announces himself in style – smashing the very first ball he faces in the IPL for a SIX! 💥

This is truly #IndianPossibleLeague 🙌🏻

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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 19, 2025

Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals’ openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and debutant Vaibhav Suryavanshi provided a solid start, scoring 61 runs in the powerplay and steadying the chase against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Earlier in the first innings, LSG posted a competitive total of 180 runs in their 20 overs.

Opener Aiden Markram led the charge with a composed 66 off 45 balls, while Ayush Badoni, coming in as the Impact Player, added a crucial 50 off 34 deliveries. The innings ended with a flurry, as Abdul Samad unleashed a fiery cameo, smashing 30 runs off just 10 balls, including four sixes in the final over bowled by Sandeep Sharma.

For Rajasthan, Wanindu Hasaranga was the pick of the bowlers, claiming two wickets in his four-over spell.  With the home crowd behind them at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, RR will be eager to secure their third win of the IPL 2025 season. Meanwhile, LSG will be eyeing their fifth victory, inching closer to a spot in the playoffs.