14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has stunned the cricketing world by smashing the fastest century in IPL 2025 — an achievement that now has Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar personally rewarding him with a ₹10 lakh cash prize and a state honor at his official residence.
The teen prodigy’s fearless batting — loaded with boundaries and sixes — has caught the eye of former cricketers and fans alike, with many already calling him India’s next big thing.
Unknown Fact: Vaibhav’s breakthrough performance comes just months after he was part of Bihar’s U-16 camp where his strike rate regularly crossed 180 — a number even seasoned IPL players struggle to maintain.
CM Nitish Kumar recalled first meeting Vaibhav and his father back in 2024, where he had already sensed the youngster’s promise. “I knew his future was bright. Today, the nation is proud of him,” he said.
Post-match, the CM personally called Vaibhav to congratulate him, expressing confidence that the teen would break more records and make his mark in Team India soon.
Why this matters: This is the first time a player under 15 has been officially felicitated by a state government for an IPL performance, signaling a new era where talent will be chased young and fast.
