WATCH: 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi cries after getting stumped by Rishabh Pant on IPL debut in RR vs LSG clash

IPL 2025, WATCH: Vaibhav Suryavanshi in tears after getting stumped by Rishabh Pant on IPL debut in RR vs LSG clash. (Photo: JioHotstar)

Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old prodigy, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, made a stunning entrance into the Indian Premier League, smashing a six off Shardul Thakur on the very first ball he faced during the clash against Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday (April 19) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The fearless left-hander went on to score an electrifying 34 off just 20 deliveries before being stumped by LSG skipper Rishabh Pant off the bowling of Aiden Markram.

As Suryavanshi walked back to the pavilion, overwhelmed by emotion, he couldn't hold back his tears — a heartwarming moment that touched the hearts of the fans all around the world. His fearless strokeplay and natural flair captured everyone's attention, commentator Aakash Chopra described his first-ball six as a "proper Gen Z shot" on air.

Vaibhav suryavanshi is crying when he is going back to dugout after getting out . Very emotional moment for him .#LSGvRR #RRvsLSG pic.twitter.com/WLYFhst8o0
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 34-run innings was laced with slices of luck. A leading edge off Avesh Khan dropped safely between two converging fielders, while a mistimed shot towards mid-wicket was put down and even rolled away for four. Later, an attempted pull off Shardul Thakur fell just short of square leg, sparing him once more.

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His promising knock ended in the ninth over when Aiden Markram’s clever slower ball deceived him in the air. Stepping out in an attempt to nudge it to the leg side, Suryavanshi was stumped sharply by Rishabh Pant. As the big screen confirmed his dismissal, the teenager couldn’t hold back his tears — a raw, powerful glimpse into what the moment meant to him.

Still, with three sixes, two boundaries, and a strike rate above 170, the young left-hander made a sparkling first impression. In just one emotional night, Vaibhav Suryavanshi showcased the talent and heart that promise to make him a memorable figure in IPL history.