Young cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi is receiving a lot of accolades after playing one of the best runs in IPL 2025 against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Jaipur on Tuesday, April 28. He scored a century off just 35 deliveries at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
This knock has already gone down in cricket history, and the entire cricket community is still celebrating it. Because the innings of 101 off just 38 deliveries was so remarkable, the Bihar government also took notice. The 14-year-old left-handed superstar will receive ₹10 lakh in prize money from the state, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has publicly declared on social media.
“I met Suryavanshi and his father last year and gave him my blessings,” the 74-year-old minister said. After his innings, Nitish further disclosed that he called the young RR cricket player to offer his congratulations.
“Best wishes and congratulations to Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Bihar, who became the youngest player in IPL history to score a century at the age of 14.
His talent and dedication have made him a fresh hope for Indian cricket. He has everyone’s admiration. I hoped Mr. Vaibhav Suryavanshi a prosperous future when I first met him and his father in 2024. I also complimented him over the phone after his outstanding IPL performance,” Nitish Kumar posted on his ‘X’ handle.
Additionally, the state government would award Bihar cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi with Rs 10 lakh in prize money. In the future, I hope Vaibhav sets new records for the Indian team and brings honour to the nation,” the Bihar chief minister said.
Check out Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s latest post here:
आई॰पी॰एल॰ के इतिहास में सबसे कम उम्र (14 साल) में शतक लगाने वाले खिलाड़ी बने बिहार के श्री वैभव सूर्यवंशी को बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं। वे अपनी मेहनत और प्रतिभा के बलबूते भारतीय क्रिकेट की एक नई उम्मीद बन गए हैं। सभी को उन पर गर्व है। श्री वैभव सूर्यवंशी एवं उनके पिता जी से वर्ष 2024… pic.twitter.com/n3UmiqwTBX
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) April 29, 2025
Proud of our own Bihari boy: Tejashwi Yadav
Meanwhile, CM Nitish Kumar was not the only known figure in the Bihar government who congratulated the young cricketer. The former Deputy Chief Minister and ex-Delhi cricketer, Tejashwi Yadav, also praised the young superstar on social media for his record-breaking innings.
“Proud of our own Bihari Boy Vaibhav Suryavanshi..14 years old became the second fastest Centurion in IPL history ..Keep it up,” the son of former CM Lalu Prasad Yadav wrote on his ‘X’ handle.
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