Bihar CM Announces ₹10 Lakh Reward for 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi's IPL Century

A 14-year-old from Samastipur just shook the cricketing world. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the teen sensation playing for Rajasthan Royals, blasted a century in just 35 balls in Jaipur — the fastest by an Indian in IPL history. He is now not only the youngest player to score a T20 hundred but also the newest hero of Bihar.

 

His knock, full of swagger and steel, left Gujarat Titans stunned. With 11 sixes and sheer confidence, Vaibhav helped chase down a daunting 210-run target in just 15.5 overs.

 

That innings lit up more than just the stadium — it reached the corridors of power. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was quick to respond. On social media, the CM wrote,

 

"Congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Bihar, who became the youngest player (14 years) to score a century in the history of the IPL. He has become a new hope for Indian cricket through his hard work and talent. Everyone is proud of him. I met Mr. Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his father in 2024 at 1 Anne Marg, where I wished him a bright future."

 

He further wrote:

 

"After his brilliant performance in the IPL, I also congratulated him over the phone. Mr. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a young cricketer from Bihar, will also be awarded an honourarium of Rs 10 lakh by the state government. I hope Vaibhav sets new records for the Indian team in the future and brings glory to the country."

 

 

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A Century That Stirred a Nation

 

Vaibhav’s story is not just about runs and records. It’s about breaking barriers — of age, geography, and expectation. A boy from Samastipur walking into the IPL, smashing some of the world’s best bowlers, and becoming a national name overnight — it doesn’t happen every day.

 

Following his incredible knock, wishes poured in. Rahul Dravid rose from his wheelchair to clap. Ian Bishop praised him. Sachin Tendulkar called it “a fearless innings.” From cricketing greats to local fans, everyone stood in awe.

 

debuted on April 19. In two matches, he hinted at promise. On Monday, he fulfilled it. The boy who once played in Bihar’s dusty fields now owns the IPL’s grandest stage.