Key Highlights:
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 14-Year-Old Shatters Records with Century in IPL 2025 Classic
In one of the most astonishing innings in IPL history, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi delivered a jaw-dropping performance for Rajasthan Royals, scoring 101 off just 38 balls against Gujarat Titans. His innings not only secured an emphatic 8-wicket win for RR in Match 47, but also rewrote cricketing history across formats.
Player of the Match: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR)
- Score: 101 (38 balls)
- Fours: 7
- Sixes: 11
- Strike Rate: 265.78
- Partnership: 166 runs with Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Awarded for: Game-winning century under pressure during a chase of 210
From the moment he walked in to open the innings, Suryavanshi showed no signs of nerves. Clean hitting, composure beyond his years, and tactical awareness marked every shot.
“One of the most incredible innings the IPL has seen in 18 years — and it’s been played by a 14-year-old,” said commentators as the stadium erupted in applause.
Records Broken by Vaibhav Suryavanshi in Match 47
- Youngest Player to Score a T20 Century
- Age: 14 years, 32 days
- Previous record holders surpassed across global leagues
- Fastest Century by an Indian in IPL History
- Reached 100 in just 35 balls
- Surpasses earlier record held by Yusuf Pathan (37 balls, 2010)
- Second-Fastest Century in IPL History
- Only behind Chris Gayle’s 30-ball hundred in 2013
- Most Sixes in an IPL Innings by an Indian
- 11 sixes, surpassing Rishabh Pant’s and KL Rahul’s previous tallies
- Highest Score by a 14-Year-Old in Professional Cricket
- 101 runs off 38 balls — no player at this age has scored more in a professional T20 league
What This Means for Rajasthan Royals and Indian Cricket
- RR have unearthed a generational talent with composure, timing, and power
- Suryavanshi’s innings might be a defining moment for India’s next wave of cricketers
- His maturity at the crease, shot selection, and game awareness have drawn comparisons to legends — despite his age
Looking Forward
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s innings wasn’t just about records — it was about rewriting what’s possible. At 14, he has set a new benchmark not just for the IPL, but for world cricket. Rajasthan Royals may have found their future. Indian cricket may have found its next big superstar.
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