Vaibhav Suryavanshi, India’s teen cricket star, reached another stunning point in his growing career on Friday, December 26, 2025, when he received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar — one of the highest civilian awards for children — from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
The 14-year-old cricket prodigy from Bihar was acknowledged in the sports category for his unbelievable accomplishments in cricket, which have drawn the attention of the whole country and broken the records for quite a time now.
Suryavanshi’s journey to superstardom has been nothing less than amazing. He made a breathtaking knock of 190 runs in just 84 balls during the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, and he hit the boundaries with 16 fours and 15 sixes — he became the youngest player in men’s List A history to score a century and crumbled the records that had been there for quite a time in the format. His blazing innings consisted of reaching the hundred mark in just 36 balls and breaking AB de Villiers’ record for the fastest 150 in List A cricket by 11 balls.
Suryavanshi has been in the limelight in the Indian Premier League by becoming the youngest player to score a century and by exhibiting his remarkable power in batting which has impressed the entire crowd and experts alike.
Every year, the Bal Puraskar which is given to children between the ages of five and eighteen awards in different categories like sports, bravery, innovation, social service, and art & culture. This year, the 20 young achievers from all over the country have been chosen for their outstanding contributions and inspiring journeys.
The Indian President, Droupadi Murmu at the ceremony felicitated the awardees for their extraordinary achievements and pointed out that such victories indicate the spirit of youth excellence and the pride of the nation.
Vaibhav’s award is coming at a time when he is already organizing to describe India in the international events that are upcoming, and he is also focused on the next challenges in the world of cricket.
Why the PMRBP is awarded
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is the highest national award conferred upon children aged between five and eighteen years old in India. The awards honor youngsters who exemplify remarkable talent, courage, and devotion to their chosen arenas of endeavor.
It is awarded every year for excellence in the following fields:
- Bravery
- Art and Culture
- Environment
- Innovation
- Science and Technology
- Social Service
- Sports
Via this award, the nation marks the efforts of young achievers whose endeavors have positively impacted society and served as an inspiration too many to emulate.
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