14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become one of the most talked-about names in IPL 2025. After a breakthrough season with the Rajasthan Royals - the young batter received a hero’s welcome in his hometown of Samastipur, Bihar.
His return was marked by celebrations - as family and locals gathered to honour his incredible debut.
Watch: RR welcome back ‘Boss Baby Vaibhav’ in style after IPL journey
Rajasthan Royals shared a clip of the youngster’s return and it’s already making waves on social media. The video shows Vaibhav cutting a cake with his family, the message on it reading: "Welcome Home, Boss Baby Vaibhav!"
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It was a fitting tribute to one of the season’s brightest new stars.
"Left home for IPL as Vaibhav, welcomed back as Boss Baby Vaibhav!" Rajasthan Royals wrote while sharing the video.
Left home for IPL as Vaibhav, welcomed back as 𝑩𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝒃𝒂𝒃𝒚 𝑽𝒂𝒊𝒃𝒉𝒂𝒗! 💗🎂 pic.twitter.com/AkQkeL8Ske
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 23, 2025
How was Vaibhav Suryavanshi's journey in IPL 2025?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s debut IPL season was anything but ordinary. Signed by RR for ₹1.1 crore in the mega auction, he burst onto the scene in his first match against Lucknow Super Giants by hitting a six off his very first ball.
It set the tone for what was to come. In the seven matches he played this season, the teenager scored 252 runs - including one century and a fifty.
He hit 24 sixes and 18 fours across those games. In RR’s final league match against Chennai Super Kings, he hit a half-century.
What does the future hold for 'Boss Baby' Vaibhav?
At just 14 - Vaibhav has already shown the skills needed to thrive in the IPL. While it’s still early days, people are calling him one to watch in the coming years.
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For now, the boy from Samastipur is enjoying his moment as ‘Boss Baby’. And rightfully so.