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14-year-old star makes cricket history

Vaibhav Suryavanshi in his Rajasthan Royals kitImage source, Getty Images
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi has made IPL history

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Say hello to 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi who has made history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) - and he arrived in style.

Vaibhav has become the youngest player to ever feature in the tournament and he even hit his first ball for six!

Opening the batting for Rajasthan Royals made a memorable 34 runs from 20 balls.

The teenager was eventually out stumped in the ninth over.

Who is Vaibhav Suryavanshi?

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi watches the ball after playing a shot during the Indian Premier LeagueImage source, Getty Images
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Vaibhav already has a reputation as a powerful batsman

Vaibhav only turned 14 in March, and he became the youngest player to be signed for the IPL when he was picked up at the auction last year.

He made headlines last October when, aged 13, he scored 100 for India Under-19s in a Youth Test against Australia Under-19s.

Vaibhav was also part of India's Under-19 Asia Cup squad last year.

He plays first-class cricket for Bihar, a state in eastern India where he grew up, and made his debut for them aged 12.