U-19 World Cup sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who first made headlines at 14, is now turning his focus to the Indian Premier League, aiming to ship a title-winning season for Rajasthan Royals.Sooryavanshi left followers in awe throughout IPL 2025 because the youngest centurion within the event, and earlier this 12 months, he powered India to their sixth U-19 World Cup in Harare with a blistering 175 off 80 balls within the closing towards England.Talking on the sidelines of the BCCI Naman Awards, the younger batter mentioned his precedence is evident: “The objective this IPL season is to win the trophy for the staff, as it’s a essential factor. I wish to do properly, and my efficiency will assist the entire staff. That is my objective — to contribute to RR’s wins and win the trophy for the franchise.”Sooryavanshi additionally expressed his delight at reuniting together with his U-19 teammates throughout the awards ceremony. “It feels very nice. Received a trophy as properly for India on the World Cup. Due to this award ceremony, feeling good to fulfill my teammates and coaches once more right here,” he mentioned.The Bihar-born teenager made historical past because the youngest IPL signing when Rajasthan Royals secured him in 2024, aged simply 13, for Rs 1.1 crore. Reflecting on these early days, Sooryavanshi mentioned: “After I made my home debut, RR had been maintaining a tally of me throughout my home and Beneath-19 video games. Their scouting staff had been maintaining a tally of me for a very long time. I felt that I might go to RR as a result of my trial with them had gone very properly. I’m blissful to be with RR, as I’ve improved lots too in my life whereas taking part in for them.”He additionally credited studying from the staff’s seniors and the legendary Rahul Dravid throughout his preliminary IPL expertise. “For any teenager, the primary IPL camp is all the time attention-grabbing and it was the identical for me too. Rahul (Dravid) sir was there at the moment, so I received to be taught lots from him. There have been a variety of senior gamers within the staff, and I had a very good studying expertise from them throughout the first camp in addition to the primary IPL,” he mentioned.With the IPL 2026 season approaching, all eyes shall be on Sooryavanshi as he seeks to show his prodigious expertise into franchise glory.





