• Vaibhav Suryavanshi makes history as the youngest player to debut in IPL at 14 years and 23 days.
• He scored 34 runs off 20 balls, including three sixes, on his debut for Rajasthan Royals.
• Former cricket stars praised his skills and poise during the match against Lucknow Super Giants.
• Despite his impressive performance, Rajasthan lost the match by two runs.
• Suryavanshi was picked for Rs 1.10 crore in last year’s IPL auction when he was only 13.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old left-handed cricketer, made a dazzling debut during the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants, becoming the youngest player to compete in the tournament's history. He made an immediate impact by smashing a massive six off the very first ball he faced from seasoned bowler Shardul Thakur, ultimately scoring a total of 34 runs off just 20 balls, including three sixes and two fours, according to BBC.

Joining the team as an impact substitute for captain Sanju Samson, Suryavanshi showcased his incredible talent and fearlessness. He formed a crucial 85-run opening partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, garnering praise from commentators and fans alike. Notably, former Australian cricketer Shane Watson exclaimed during the broadcast, “My word, what the hell was that?” applauding the young talent's capabilities, according to Channel News Asia.

His achievement eclipses the previous record held by Prayas Ray Barman, who debuted at 16 years and 157 days. Suryavanshi's profound impact was highlighted on social media, where even Google CEO Sundar Pichai expressed his amazement, stating, "Woke up to watch an 8th grader play in the IPL!!!! What a debut!" as reported by India Times.

Having previously lit up youth competitions, including a remarkable century scored off 58 balls against Australia Under-19s, Suryavanshi's journey to this point has been nothing short of extraordinary. His father described the overwhelming experience of the bidding war that secured his place in the IPL, reflecting a huge achievement for their family, according to Al Jazeera.

With the Rajasthan Royals' coaching staff recognizing his potential, including comments from spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule about his preparation and attitude, there are high hopes for Suryavanshi’s future in the sport. As celebrations surrounded his debut, fans eagerly await to see if he can maintain his trajectory in the competitive world of cricket, as discussed in an article by Al Jazeera.