Vaibhav Suryavanshi Receives PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from President of India

Emerging cricketer who is 14 years old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Droupadi Murmu for his outstanding achievements in domestic and Under 19 cricket. The award is India’s highest civilian honour for children aged 5 to18 recognizing excellence in fields such as sports, art, science, social service, environment and bravery.

Recognition by the President

While congratulating the awardees President Murmu highlighted that Vaibhav Suryavanshi has made a name for himself in the highly competitive world of cricket. Also setting multiple records at an age when most players are just beginning structured training.

The BCCI in its official message praised him as an “explosive young batter” underlining how his performances have already placed him among the most talked about cricketers in the country.

About the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is India’s highest civilian honour for children aged between 5 and 18 years. Instituted to recognise exceptional talent and courage, the award is presented annually in six categories,

• Bravery
• Social Service
• Environment
• Sports
• Art and Culture
• Science and Technology

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was honoured in the Sports category, reflecting India’s commitment to nurturing and celebrating young sporting talent.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Key Achievements

1. Domestic Cricket Records

• Scored 190 off 84 balls against Arunachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy also becoming the youngest centurion in List A history.
• Broke AB de Villiers record for the fastest 150 in List A cricket.
• Hit 15 sixes, the most by any Indian in a 50-over match.

2. T20 Records

• Scored 108 off 61 balls not out for Bihar in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, becoming the youngest centurion in the tournament at 14 years, 250 days.

3. Under-19 Achievements

• Scored 171 off 95 balls against UAE in the Under-19 Asia Cup, the highest score by an Indian in the tournament.
• Scored a century against Australia Under-19 in a Youth Test match in Brisbane.

4. Rising Stars Asia Cup

• Hit 144 off 42 balls for India A against UAE, smashing 11 fours and 15 sixes.
• Became the youngest male cricketer to score a century at senior national level (32-ball hundred).

5. Indian Premier League (IPL) Milestones

• Made IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals at 14 years, 23 days the youngest player ever.
• Became the youngest IPL centurion with a 35-ball hundred against Gujarat Titans.
• His century is the fastest by an Indian in IPL history and second-fastest overall after Chris Gayle.

Key Takeaways

• Vaibhav Suryavanshi received the PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar in 2025.
• Award conferred by President Droupadi Murmu.
• Youngest centurion in List A, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and IPL history.
• Scored 190 (84 balls) in Vijay Hazare Trophy, breaking AB de Villiers List A record.
• Youngest IPL player and youngest IPL centurion.
• PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is India’s highest civilian honour for children (5–18 years).

Question

Q. Vaibhav Suryavanshi was awarded in which category of the Bal Puraskar?

A. Bravery
B. Science and Technology
C. Sports
D. Art and Culture