Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces reward for Vaibhav Suryavanshi
2025.04.30
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar announced a prize money for Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s historic ton in IPL 2025.
When Rajasthan Royals defeated Gujarat Titans by eight wickets in the 2025 Indian Premier League, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest century in T20 history. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar praised the adolescent as “a new hope for Indian cricket” after his 38-ball 101, which was rewrote record books and featured 11 sixes and seven fours. The prodigy was born in Bihar.
A dramatic change in the age barrier for cricket.
Precocity in professional sports was redefined by Suryavanshi’s attack on seasoned international bowlers like Rashid Khan and Prasidh Krishna. The left-hander broke Vijay Zol’s previous youth record of 18 years at the age of 14 years and 32 days. He also achieved the second-fastest IPL century ever (35 balls), only surpassed by Chris Gayle’s 30-ball blitz. The schoolboy’s 166-run opening partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal demonstrated a generational baton-passing moment, surpassing his senior partner’s 70 off 40 balls.
Suryavanshi transformed 94% of his runs into boundaries at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, including a six off Krishna’s hard-length ball that left analysts in awe of his mechanical mastery. In a show of support for the teenager’s historic accomplishment, even India’s former coach Rahul Dravid got out of his wheelchair to celebrate.
Bihar’s rise as an untapped talent hub was highlighted by Nitish’s announcement of an INR 10 lakh award. On X, Nitish tweeted, “Congratulations and best wishes to Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Bihar, who became the youngest player (14 years) to score a century in the history of IPL.” The CM disclosed that he had met Suryavanshi and his father in 2024 and had foreseen greatness. Because of his talent and dedication, he has emerged as a fresh hope for Indian cricket. Everyone is pleased with him. When I first met Mr. Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his father in 2024, I wished him well in the future. I also called to congratulate him on his outstanding IPL performance.The state government of Bihar will also award a prize money of Rs 10 lakh to junior cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi. I hope Vaibhav sets more records for the Indian squad in the future and makes the nation proud.
“I wish him all the best on behalf of the party,” tweeted Union Minister Chirag Paswan, joining the chorus. He has such a lovely beginning at such a young age and is a youthful gem. His future is really promising.
From an undefeated 332 in U19 state cricket to being the seventh-youngest first-class debutant, the prodigy’s path finally culminates in an IPL moment. His 35-ball century became the fastest IPL ton by an uncapped player and shattered Yusuf Pathan’s 37-ball Indian record. The rise of Suryavanshi gives Indian cricket a unique potential that can redefine batting norms as the Rajasthan Royals strive for playoff glory.
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