IPL 2025 mega auction: Memes explode after 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi bought by RR for Rs 1.1 crore
By Sunita Iyer | First Published Nov 25, 2024, 8:50 PM ISTIn a groundbreaking moment at the IPL 2025 mega auction, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Samastipur, Bihar, etched his name in history as the youngest player ever to be signed by an IPL franchise.
In a groundbreaking moment at the IPL 2025 mega auction, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Samastipur, Bihar, etched his name in history as the youngest player ever to be signed by an IPL franchise. Rajasthan Royals stunned the cricketing world by securing the teenage sensation for a whopping Rs 1.1 crore during the high-stakes event at the Abady Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Monday.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, all of 13 years old, entering the IPL! 💗😂 pic.twitter.com/ffkH73LUeG
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)Vaibhav Suryavanshi is SOLD to for INR 1.1 Crore 🔥 |
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)Latest Videos
Suryavanshi’s rise to prominence has been nothing short of a fairytale. The prodigy made headlines last year when he debuted in the Ranji Trophy at just 12 years and 284 days, breaking the record for the youngest player in the tournament's history, previously held by cricketing legends Yuvraj Singh and Sachin Tendulkar.
Adding to his accolades, Suryavanshi smashed a sensational 104 off 62 balls in a Youth Test series against Australia, setting records as the youngest centurion in competitive cricket and the fastest Indian to score a century at the youth level.
The bold move by Rajasthan Royals has left fans divided. While many hailed the franchise for spotting and backing a rare talent, others expressed skepticism over the pressure a 13-year-old might face on cricket’s grandest stage. Social media was abuzz with reactions ranging from admiration to disbelief, as cricket enthusiasts debated the decision.
Rajasthan Royals’ decision reflects their focus on building for the future, and Suryavanshi’s inclusion is seen as a long-term investment. As the young cricketer prepares for his maiden IPL season, all eyes will be on whether the teenage prodigy can handle the intensity of the tournament and live up to the hype surrounding him.
Fans react to Rajasthan Royals buying 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for Rs 1.1 crore
A 13 year old is playing in the ipl while 19 year old me is questioning my existence https://t.co/HeViIRA5JK pic.twitter.com/2e9nhtvT4B
— SH 🍉 (@shmpr_)Youngest player ever sold in IPL at 13. https://t.co/07ce8PSKK7 pic.twitter.com/m1SUD7VtL6
— Abhishek (@vicharabhio)Congratulations! 💐Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Youngest player of the IPL - 13 years old. pic.twitter.com/N3fB6kWEko
Me at this age ~ https://t.co/DbLK2fdgmw pic.twitter.com/FQINVdtZW8
— TVK Barath (@Barath_here03)Edhu 13-yr old player ah 🤯 https://t.co/5eTFkRG3VG pic.twitter.com/kP6UYgwTGO
— Shreyas Srinivasan (@ShreyasS_)me beating my 2yo's ass forcing him to play bat ball https://t.co/v2Xuy1gezW pic.twitter.com/LiX5IMj1JO
— Ria\ bgt era (@riaaxvii_)Man on a Mission to Increase price of every player 😂😭 pic.twitter.com/8MriBhfcS4
— Shubham (@NoLookToss)HISTORY CREATED BY RAJASTHAN ROYALS IN IPL AUCTION 🔥 pic.twitter.com/rl2RSDLJcn
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)13 yrs old 💀 https://t.co/WTpVKUtikX pic.twitter.com/3riRJE1bXG
— ︎ ︎ (@itz_PumA_58)13 years old Sold to RR for 1.10 CR 🙏🏻
Le me at 13 : Deciding which friend to select for distributing chocolate on my birthday at school https://t.co/CKZbkeuIFT pic.twitter.com/dCcb4jS7kJ
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