Suryavanshi batted confidently against Archer’s pace in the nets.
During the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah last November, Vaibhav Suryavanshi hogged the headlines as he bagged a deal worth INR 1.10 crore with Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the age of 13.
While the teenage sensation is yet to get a game in the ongoing IPL season, he is getting ample chances in the nets to rub shoulders with some of the leading names in international cricket.
Ahead of RR’s match against RCB in Jaipur, Suryavanshi faced Jofra Archer in the nets. The Royals shared a video of their fierce battle on social media, in which the English speedster can be seen steaming in with pace and precision, but the young southpaw stood his ground.
Vaibhav, the youngest ever IPL signing, displayed remarkable composure as he ducked bouncers, judged line and length quickly, and even smashed a few crisp strokes, unfazed by Archer’s reputation or pacer.
Here’s the video:
South Africa spinner Tabraiz Shamsi replied to RR’s post, praising the IPL for developing young talents like that of Suryavanshi.
Even though Vaibhav Suryavanshi hasn’t made his IPL debut, his confident batting against Jofra Archer’s pace in the nets has only increased the excitement around when fans might finally see him on the main stage.
RR face off RCB on April 13, with many fans anticipating a surprise inclusion of the youngster in the playing XI.