Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old prodigy from Bihar, has taken the IPL by storm, achieving a record-breaking century. He stunned the cricketing world by smashing a century off just 38 balls, including 11 sixes, becoming the youngest player to reach this milestone in IPL history.
In a match held at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on April 28, 2025, Suryavanshi’s sensational 101 runs off 38 balls helped Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeat Gujarat Titans (GT). His innings included 11 sixes and 7 fours. This performance not only marked his arrival on the IPL stage but also broke several records:
- Youngest T20 Centurion: At 14 years and 32 days, Suryavanshi is the youngest-ever centurion in Twenty20 cricket, surpassing the previous record.
- Fastest Indian to an IPL Century: His century in 35 balls is the fastest by an Indian in IPL history.
- Second-Fastest IPL Century: It’s also the second-fastest overall in IPL, only behind Chris Gayle’s 30-ball century.
- Most Sixes by an Indian in an IPL Innings: His 11 sixes equalled the record for the most by an Indian batter in an IPL innings.
Suryavanshi’s coach, Manish Ojha, revealed that the young cricketer had confidently predicted his performance, saying “Sir, aaj maarunga” (Sir, today I will hit). His dream is to play for India, and he is inspired by Rahul Dravid.
Rajasthan Royals secured Suryavanshi for INR 1.1 crore, recognizing his immense talent and potential. His explosive entry into the IPL suggests a bright future for this young cricketer.
