Vaibhav Suryavanshi has taken the IPL 2025 by storm, & how? The 14-year-old sensation has made his debut for the Rajasthan Royals, scoring 34 runs off 20 balls against Lucknow Super Giants at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday. Stepping in for the injured Sanju Samson, Suryavanshi provided the Royals with a wonderful start alongside his partner Yashasvi Jaiswal.
He launched his innings & IPL career with a six on the first ever ball he faced. Shardul Thakur was left in disbelief, while Shane Watson was astonished as Suryavanshi launched a full-length delivery for six.
Acquired for ₹1.1 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, Suryavanshi, a child prodigy has certainly met the expectations. Moreover, his performance did not lead RR to victory but it captured the attention of the entire cricketing community. Suryavanshi received widespread appreciated, with some of Indian cricket’s greatest legends lauding his talent. Anyhow, he also caught the eye of Pakistan, as former cricketer Basit Ali made a significant comment about the young player.
"The 14-year-old kid, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The way he smashed that first ball for six, it's a huge deal. Imagine what would have happened had he gotten out trying to hit the first ball for six? What would people have said? In Pakistan, people would have said, throw him out. But this is how confidence is given, which later pays off," Basit said on his YouTube video. Suryavanshi represents a growing contingent of young talent announcing their presence in the IPL season this year.
The current comparison of the IPL with the Pakistan Super League, though unfounded, remains a daily topic of discussion, with many Pakistani cricketers elevating the PSL above the IPL. Basit, however, stands out as an exception, openly referring the IPL as the best T20 league globally.
"The class of IPL – when I call it No. 1, my Pakistan brothers feel bad. But all they do is waste their hands and time. Look at the immense pool of talent, this season alone. Nehal Wadhera, Priyansh Arya, Abdul Samad, Ashwani Kumar. I want to see Mayank Yadav in particular. I am eagerly waiting for him to be match fit. I really want to see his bowling," stated Basit.
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The current comparison of the IPL with the Pakistan Super League, though unfounded, remains a daily topic of discussion, with many Pakistani cricketers elevating the PSL above the IPL.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has taken the IPL 2025 by storm, & how? The 14-year-old sensation has made his debut for the Rajasthan Royals, scoring 34 runs off 20 balls against Lucknow Super Giants at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday. Stepping in for the injured Sanju Samson, Suryavanshi provided the Royals with a wonderful start alongside his partner Yashasvi Jaiswal.
He launched his innings & IPL career with a six on the first ever ball he faced. Shardul Thakur was left in disbelief, while Shane Watson was astonished as Suryavanshi launched a full-length delivery for six.
Acquired for ₹1.1 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, Suryavanshi, a child prodigy has certainly met the expectations. Moreover, his performance did not lead RR to victory but it captured the attention of the entire cricketing community. Suryavanshi received widespread appreciated, with some of Indian cricket’s greatest legends lauding his talent. Anyhow, he also caught the eye of Pakistan, as former cricketer Basit Ali made a significant comment about the young player.
"The 14-year-old kid, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The way he smashed that first ball for six, it's a huge deal. Imagine what would have happened had he gotten out trying to hit the first ball for six? What would people have said? In Pakistan, people would have said, throw him out. But this is how confidence is given, which later pays off," Basit said on his YouTube video. Suryavanshi represents a growing contingent of young talent announcing their presence in the IPL season this year.
The current comparison of the IPL with the Pakistan Super League, though unfounded, remains a daily topic of discussion, with many Pakistani cricketers elevating the PSL above the IPL. Basit, however, stands out as an exception, openly referring the IPL as the best T20 league globally.
"The class of IPL – when I call it No. 1, my Pakistan brothers feel bad. But all they do is waste their hands and time. Look at the immense pool of talent, this season alone. Nehal Wadhera, Priyansh Arya, Abdul Samad, Ashwani Kumar. I want to see Mayank Yadav in particular. I am eagerly waiting for him to be match fit. I really want to see his bowling," stated Basit.
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