List of players to hit a six on their first ball in the IPL ft. Vaibhav Suryavanshi
In a sensational start to his Indian Premier League (IPL) career, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals has etched his name into the IPL record books. Making his debut against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025 season, the young prodigy became the youngest player ever to hit a six on the very first ball he faced in the tournament.
14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi creates history in IPL T20
Suryavanshi wasted no time in announcing his arrival on the big stage, smashing a stunning six off the first delivery bowled by experienced pacer Shardul Thakur. This audacious shot immediately placed him in an exclusive club of players who have achieved this rare milestone in the IPL.
His innings was a remarkable display of fearless batting and maturity beyond his years. Following the first-ball maximum, Suryavanshi continued his aggressive approach, hitting another six and a four off Avesh Khan in the subsequent over. His quickfire 34 runs off just 20 balls provided Rajasthan Royals with a brisk start before his innings was cut short when he was stumped by Rishabh Pant off the bowling of Aiden Markram.
Despite his dismissal, Suryavanshi’s performance captivated fans and experts alike. Commentators, including the likes of Shane Watson, were visibly impressed by the youngster’s audacity and skill against seasoned IPL bowlers.
Suryavanshi’s journey to this moment has been nothing short of extraordinary. The teenager was acquired by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.10 crore in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, initially expected to spend time learning from the senior players. However, an injury to captain Sanju Samson opened up an unexpected opportunity for his debut. Having already made his first-class debut at the tender age of 12 and scored a record-breaking century against Australia U19, Suryavanshi’s rapid ascent through the cricketing ranks has been marked by impressive performances and growing anticipation about his immense potential.
His historic first-ball six places him alongside nine other players who have achieved this feat in the IPL history.
Also WATCH: Sanju Samson reacts astonishingly as Vaibhav Suryavanshi hits his first ball for a six in IPL 2025
Complete list of players to hit a six on the first ball faced in the IPL
- Rob Quiney (Rajasthan Royals)
- Kevon Cooper (Rajasthan Royals)
- Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders)
- Carlos Brathwaite (Delhi Daredevils)
- Aniket Choudhary (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
- Javon Searles (Kolkata Knight Riders)
- Siddhesh Lad (Mumbai Indians)
- Maheesh Theekshana (Chennai Super Kings)
- Sameer Rizvi (Chennai Super Kings)
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals)
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