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Vaibhav Suryavanshi Age
Exact age: 15 years, 6 months, 22 days
Vaibhav Suryavanshi at a Glance
- Full Name
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- Current Age
- 15 years
- Birthplace
- Tajpur, Samastipur, Bihar, India
- Zodiac Sign
- ♈ Aries
- Generation
- Gen Z
- Gender
- Male
- Profession
- Cricketer
- Known For
- Youngest IPL centurion
- Nationality
- Indian
- Height
- 5 ft 8 in
- Category
- Cricketers
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is 15 years old. The left-handed opener, whose name is officially spelled Sooryavanshi, was born on 27 March 2011 in Tajpur, Bihar, and became the youngest centurion in IPL history at just 14.
How Old is Vaibhav Suryavanshi?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is exactly 15 years, 6 months, 22 days old today. He was born on Sunday, 27 March 2011, which makes him part of Gen Z and one of the youngest players ever to represent India.
At an age when most players are still in school cricket, he has already played the IPL, won the Under-19 World Cup, made his T20I debut for India and won an Asian Games gold medal.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Birthday and Zodiac Sign
Vaibhav Suryavanshi celebrates his birthday every year on 27 March. People born between 21 March and 19 April belong to the Aries zodiac sign, so Vaibhav is an Aries. Aries is a fire sign often linked with boldness, energy and a love of competition, which fits his fearless style of batting from the very first ball.
Early Life and Family
Vaibhav was born in Tajpur, a town in the Samastipur district of Bihar. His father, Sanjiv Suryavanshi, once wanted to become a cricketer himself and played a major role in shaping his son’s career.
Vaibhav started playing cricket at the age of 4. When he was 8, he joined Manish Ojha’s GenNex Cricket Academy in Patna. Training there meant a trip of around 100 km from Samastipur to Patna on alternate days. His coach has described him as a quick learner, and Vaibhav grew up as a big fan of West Indies legend Brian Lara.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Career Timeline by Age
| Age | Year | Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2015 | Started playing cricket in his hometown |
| 8 | 2019 | Joined GenNex Cricket Academy in Patna |
| 12 | 2024 | First-class debut for Bihar against Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, aged 12 years and 284 days |
| 13 | 2024 | Hit a 58-ball century for India Under-19 against Australia Under-19 in a youth Test |
| 13 | 2024 | Bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore, the youngest player ever signed in the IPL |
| 13 | 2024 | Became India’s youngest List A debutant, playing for Bihar in the Vijay Hazare Trophy |
| 14 | 2025 | IPL debut against Lucknow Super Giants at 14 years and 23 days, hitting his first ball for six |
| 14 | 2025 | Scored a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans, the fastest IPL hundred by an Indian |
| 14 | 2025 | Smashed 190 off 84 balls against Arunachal Pradesh, becoming the youngest List A centurion |
| 14 | 2026 | Scored 175 off 80 balls in the Under-19 World Cup final as India beat England |
| 15 | 2026 | Won the IPL Orange Cap and MVP award with 776 runs and a record 72 sixes |
| 15 | 2026 | T20I debut for India against England in Manchester, the youngest Indian ever to play international cricket |
| 15 | 2026 | Won the Asian Games gold medal with India, the youngest Indian to win an Asian Games gold |
In less than three years, Vaibhav went from a first-class debut at 12 to playing for the senior Indian team at 15.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Age Controversy
Because he reached the top so young, questions have been raised about Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s real age. In a 2023 interview, he said he would turn 14 that September, which would make him about one and a half years older than his official date of birth.
His father has rejected these claims. He has said that Vaibhav first took a bone test at the age of 8 and a half and has cleared every age-verification bone test required by the BCCI since then. His official date of birth remains 27 March 2011.
Physical Appearance and Fitness
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s official height is 5 feet 8 inches and weight have not been published. He is a left-handed top-order batter who also bowls slow left-arm orthodox spin occasionally.
After his record IPL 2026 season, he said fitness is the main area he wants to work on, because staying free from injury is the key to a long career.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Net Worth
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s net worth is estimated at around ₹10 crore in 2026. Most of his earnings come from cricket. Rajasthan Royals signed him for ₹1.1 crore in the 2025 mega auction and kept him on the same amount for IPL 2026.
On top of his IPL contract, he earns match fees, prize money from individual IPL awards and fees from domestic and international cricket. With his profile rising quickly, brand endorsements are expected to become a bigger part of his income.
Awards and Achievements
- Youngest player ever signed in an IPL auction, at 13 (2024)
- Youngest IPL debutant and youngest IPL centurion, at 14 (2025)
- Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, India’s highest honour for children, at 14 (2025)
- Player of the Tournament at the ICC Under-19 World Cup, at 14 (2026)
- IPL 2026 Orange Cap, Most Valuable Player and Emerging Player of the Season, at 15
- Single-season IPL record of 72 sixes, breaking Chris Gayle’s mark, at 15 (2026)
- Youngest Indian to play international cricket, at 15 years and 99 days (2026)
- Youngest Indian Asian Games gold medallist, at 15 years, 6 months and 6 days (2026)
Lesser-Known Facts About Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- He was the first IPL player born after the league began in 2008.
- He hit a six off the very first ball he faced in the IPL.
- His official surname spelling is Sooryavanshi, though most fans search for Suryavanshi.
- He reached a List A fifty in just 11 balls, the fastest ever, for India A in 2026.
- As a child, he travelled about 100 km for practice on alternate days.
- Brian Lara is his favourite batter.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Age FAQs
How old is Vaibhav Suryavanshi?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is 15 years old. He was born on 27 March 2011.
When is Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s birthday?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s birthday is on 27 March.
What is Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s zodiac sign?
His zodiac sign is Aries.
How old was Vaibhav Suryavanshi when he made his IPL debut?
He was 14 years and 23 days old when he made his IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals in April 2025.
How old was Vaibhav Suryavanshi when he scored his IPL century?
He was 14 years and 32 days old when he hit a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans, making him the youngest centurion in IPL history.
How old was Vaibhav Suryavanshi on his India debut?
He was 15 years and 99 days old when he made his T20I debut against England in July 2026.
What is Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s net worth?
His net worth is estimated at around ₹10 crore in 2026, mainly from his IPL contract, match fees and award prize money.
Who is Older?
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