14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has created history by becoming the vice-captain of the Bihar Ranji Trophy team for the first two matches of the 2025–26 season. His appointment is a remarkable achievement, making him one of the youngest players ever to take on a leadership role in Indian first-class cricket.
Background and Achievements
Vaibhav Suryavanshi made his Ranji Trophy debut at just 12 years old during the 2023–24 season, quickly earning attention for his extraordinary talent and early records.
He went on to represent India’s Under-19 team, performing brilliantly on tours of England and Australia — including scoring a memorable century in a Youth Test match in Australia.
At age 13, he was signed by the Rajasthan Royals, becoming the youngest player in IPL history. In 2025, he set another world record by scoring a T20 century in just 35 balls, becoming the youngest ever to achieve this feat at age 14.
Role in Bihar Ranji Trophy
Vaibhav’s promotion highlights not only his impressive performances but also the bright future he represents for Bihar and Indian cricket. His rise to a leadership role at such a young age has captured the attention and admiration of fans and cricket experts around the world.
Bihar Ranji Trophy Squad (2025-26)
- Sakibul Gani (Captain)
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Vice-Captain)
- Piyush Kumar Singh
- Bhashkar Dubey
- Arnav Kishor
- Ayush Loharuka
- Bipin Saurabh
- Amod Yadav
- Nawaz Khan
- Sakib Hussain
- Raghvendra Pratap Singh
- Sachin Kumar Singh
- Himanshu Singh
- Khalid Alam
- Sachin Kumar
Match Venue
- Bihar will kick off their Plate League campaign against Arunachal Pradesh in Patna on October 15, 2025.
- Their second match will be against Manipur in Nadiad starting October 25, 2025.
- More matches will follow, with the season running through February 2026 as part of the Plate Group, where Bihar will be aiming for promotion to the Elite Group.
- The 2025–26 Ranji Trophy season includes a total of 138 matches across all teams, and Bihar hopes to make a strong comeback after a tough 2024–25 season.
Bihar Ranji Trophy Schedule (2025 -26)
- Oct 15–18, 2025 – Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh | Moin-ul-Haq Stadium, Patna | 9:30 AM
- Oct 25–28, 2025 – Manipur vs Bihar | Gokulbhai Somabhai Patel Stadium, Nadiad | 9:30 AM
- Nov 01–04, 2025 – Bihar vs Meghalaya | Moin-ul-Haq Stadium, Patna | 9:30 AM
- Nov 08–11, 2025 – Sikkim vs Bihar | SICA Ground, Rangpo | 9:30 AM
- Nov 16–19, 2025 – Bihar vs Mizoram | Moin-ul-Haq Stadium, Patna | 9:30 AM
- Jan 22–26, 2026 – Plate Group Final | Venue To Be Announced | 9:30 AM
All matches are four-day fixtures with play starting at 9:30 AM daily. The best teams from the Plate Group will progress to the final, scheduled in January 2026, following the completion of the league stage.