Cricket is a game of passion, skill, and timing — and sometimes, that timing begins at an incredibly young age. Over the years, several young talents have made history by debuting on the international stage much earlier than expected.
One such rising star is Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who recently became the youngest player ever selected for an international cricket league. Similarly, Hasan Raza holds the record as the youngest cricketer to play in a limited-overs format. Adding to the excitement, Vaibhav was also picked by the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 auction at just 13 years old, making headlines worldwide.
In this blog, we’ll look at the youngest cricketers across formats like ODI, Test, T20, and IPL, and how they left their mark at such an early age.
Who is The Youngest Cricketer In The World?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a young talent, captured attention when he was signed by the Rajasthan Royals (RR) during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega-auction in November 2024. At just 13 years old, he became the youngest player ever to be picked in IPL history.
Suryavanshi made a stunning impact in his debut season. He took the cricketing world by storm when he smashed a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans, becoming the youngest centurion in IPL history. He wrapped up his maiden IPL campaign with an impressive 252 runs from seven matches, firmly establishing himself as one of the most exciting young prospects in the game.
1. Youngest Cricketers In ODI
The youngest cricketer in the ODI is Hasan Raza. He played for team Pakistan in 1996 at the age of 14. Here are the other top 5 youngest players in the ODI:
| Player name | Team | Debut year | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hasan Raza | Pakistan | 1996 | 14 |
| Mohammad Sharif | Bangladesh | 2001 | 15 |
| Gulsan Jha | Nepal | 2021 | 15 |
| Gurdeep Singh | Kenya | 2013 | 15 |
| NR Kumar | Canada | 2010 | 15 |
2. Youngest Cricketers In Test
Hasan Raza tops the list for the youngest test cricketer. He debuted in 1996 at the age of 14. Here are the other top 5 youngest players in test matches:
| Player name | Team | Debut year | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hasan Raza | Pakistan | 1996 | 14 |
| Mushtaq Mohammad | Pakistan | 1959 | 15 |
| Mohammad Sharif | Bangladesh | 2001 | 15 |
| Aaqib Javed | Pakistan | 1989 | 16 |
| SR Tendulkar | India | 1989 | 16 |
3. Youngest Cricketers in T20
M Gherasim is the youngest player in T20 cricket. Played for team Romania in 2020 at the age of 14. Here are the top 5 other youngest players in T20 cricket:
| Player name | Team | Debut year | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Gherasim | Romania | 2020 | 14 |
| A Manatos | Greece | 2021 | 14 |
| Meet Bhavsar | Kuwait | 2019 | 14 |
| G Sesay | Sierra Leone | 2021 | 14 |
| O Duff | Bulgaria | 2024 | 15 |
4. Youngest Cricketers In IPL
Vaibhav Suryavanshi tops the list for the youngest cricketer in IPL. Here are the other top 5 youngest players in IPL:
| Player name | Team | Debut year | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | RR | 2025 | 13 |
| Prayas Ray Barman | RCB | 2019 | 16 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | Punjab Kings | 2018 | 17 |
| Riyan Parag | Rajasthan Royals | 2019 | 17 |
| Sarfaraz Khan | RCB | 2015 | 17 |
Conclusion: Vaibhav Suryavanshi Is The Youngest Cricketer In The World
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From making his first-class debut to becoming the youngest player ever selected in an international cricket league (IPL) at 13, even before his debut for Rajasthan Royals.
While Vaibhav is breaking new ground in league cricket, Hansa Raza holds the record as the youngest player to feature in an ODI, and Mihir Gherasim is the youngest to play in a Test match.
Age is no barrier to talent. They represent the bright future of cricket, inspiring a whole generation of youngsters to dream big, train hard, and believe that greatness can start early.
