Prime Minister Narendra Modi met 14-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi at Patna Airport, celebrating the young Rajasthan Royals batter's remarkable IPL 2025 season.
Vaibhav, who was bought for Rs 1.1 crore at the mega auction in Jeddah, became the youngest crorepati in IPL history. His standout moment came when he scored a
35-ball hundred against Gujarat Titans, making him the youngest centurion ever in the tournament.
In seven matches, Vaibhav amassed
252 runs at a strike rate of 206.56, showcasing his aggressive and consistent batting prowess.
PM Modi had earlier praised Vaibhav during his monthly Mann Ki Baat address, saying,
"I have seen in the IPL, the son of Bihar, Vaibhav Suryavanshi's spectacular performance. At such a young age, Vaibhav has set such a great record. There is a lot of hard work behind Vaibhav's performance."The meeting was arranged by the Bihar Cricket Association president, who secured special permission from the National Cricket Academy to bring Vaibhav to Patna for this occasion.
Vaibhav's rise from Bihar to IPL stardom highlights the growing cricketing talent emerging from non-traditional regions, inspiring many young athletes across India.
This encounter not only recognized Vaibhav's achievements but also underscored the government's encouragement of youth sports and talent development.
"The son of Bihar, Vaibhav Suryavanshi's spectacular performance," PM Modi remarked, emphasizing the significance of Vaibhav's journey.
Vaibhav's record-breaking innings and impressive statistics have made him a household name and a beacon of hope for aspiring cricketers nationwide.
Sources: 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met 14-year-old IPL star Vaibhav Suryavanshi at Patna Airport, praising the Rajasthan Royals prodigy for his record-breaking 35-ball century and 252 runs in seven matches during IPL 2025. The meeting was arranged by Bihar Cricket Association with NCA's special permission.
