Mon Nov 25 21:37:53 UTC 2024: ## 13-Year-Old Cricket Prodigy Shatters Records, Bags ₹1.10 Crore IPL Contract
**Jeddah, November 25, 2024** – Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old cricket sensation from Samastipur, Bihar, has created history by becoming the youngest player ever to be auctioned in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Rajasthan Royals secured his services for a staggering ₹1.10 crore on the second day of the mega auction in Jeddah.
Suryavanshi’s meteoric rise has captivated the cricketing world. He made his T20 debut at just 12 years and 284 days, and recently scored a stunning century in a Youth Test series against Australia, becoming the youngest centurion in the 170-year history of competitive cricket. His 104 runs off 62 balls in that match also set a record for the fastest century by an Indian at the youth level.
His IPL contract surpasses the previous youngest debut records held by cricketing legends Yuvraj Singh and Sachin Tendulkar. This remarkable achievement solidifies Suryavanshi’s position as one of the most promising young talents in the sport. The auction also saw several established players, including Shardul Thakur, Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Kane Williamson, and Glenn Phillips, remain unsold.
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