Mon Nov 25 23:42:25 UTC 2024: ## 13-Year-Old Bihar Cricketer Becomes IPL’s Youngest Crorepati
**Mumbai, India** – Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old cricketer from Bihar, has made history by becoming the youngest player ever to be sold at an IPL auction. Suryavanshi, whose base price was ₹30 lakh, sparked a bidding war between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals, ultimately fetching a winning bid of ₹1.1 crore (approximately $133,000 USD).
This makes Suryavanshi not only the youngest player ever selected in the IPL but also the youngest crorepati in the league’s history. The left-arm batsman and spinner has already made waves in domestic cricket, debuting in the Ranji Trophy at the remarkably young age of 12 years and 284 days, becoming the youngest player ever in the tournament’s history. He has also scored a century in a youth test series against Australia, setting a new record for the youngest centurion in competitive cricket history.
Despite his young age and limited first-class experience (5 matches, 100 runs, and one T20 match with 13 runs), Suryavanshi’s talent clearly impressed IPL franchises. His selection highlights the increasing focus on young talent in the lucrative league. The Rajasthan Royals will be hoping their gamble on this prodigious talent pays off in the years to come.
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