 "Left-handed batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi made his IPL debut earlier this year. Image credit: X")
Vaibhav Suryavanshi , the 14-year-old prodigy who made his First-Class debut at just 12, learned a harsh lesson on his vice-captaincy debut for Bihar in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy Plate Group match. Known for his explosive batting in U-19 matches and the Indian Premier League (IPL), Suryavanshi tried to play the same aggressive game, but it didn’t work out.
Just two weeks ago, Suryavanshi had smashed a brilliant 113 off 86 balls for India U19 against Australia U19 in Brisbane. But facing Arunachal Pradesh bowlers in Patna on Wednesday proved a completely different challenge. In the first innings, he faced only five balls, striking one six and two fours in the first four deliveries before being dismissed by Yab Niya on the fifth ball.
Fans react to Suryavanshi’s knock
Netizens are reacting to Suryavanshi’s knock, which he played with a strike rate of 280. While some backed the Bihar player to score the fastest fifty and fastest century in Ranji Trophy Plate Group, other slammed him for playing a fast-paced game in red-ball cricket.
It shows that Suryavanshi is still learning the patience and timing required for red-ball cricket. With time and proper guidance, he may find a balance between his aggressive style and the demands of longer-format cricket, but for now, the youngster still has a long way to go.
Suryavanshi made his IPL debut earlier this year with the Rajasthan Royals. He scored the second-fastest century in tournament’s history in just his third game.
Bihar seize control against Arunachal
Suryavanshi’s early dismissal after a blazing start, however, did not affect Bihar’s batting performance. Powered by Ayush Loharuka’s double century (226), as well as half-centuries from captain Sakibul Gani (59) as well as Arnav Kishor (52) and wicketkeeper-batter Bipin Saurabh (52), Bihar went past the 450-mark with four wickets in hand on Day 2.
This was after Bihar bundled Arunachal out for just 105 in their Ranji Trophy Plate meeting after the latter won the toss and elected to bat. Seamer Sakib Hussain led the way with a six-wicket haul (6/41) while Amod Yadav (2/21) chipped in with a couple of wickets.