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Vaibhav Suryavanshi Records: 7 Unbelievable Milestones Broken by 14-Year-Old in IPL 2025
Vaibhav Suryavanshi didn’t just score a century in IPL 2025 — he rewrote history. In a whirlwind knock of 101 off 36 balls*, the 14-year-old Rajasthan Royals batter broke multiple major records in a single innings. Here’s a complete list of the astonishing feats he achieved:
1. Youngest Player to Score a Century in T20 Cricket
At just 14 years and 32 days, Vaibhav became the youngest player in the history of T20 cricket to score a century — beating every international and franchise record to date.
2. Youngest Century-Maker in IPL History
He shattered the previous IPL record (held by Manish Pandey at 19 years) to become the youngest player ever to hit a hundred in the IPL.
3. Fastest Century by an Indian in IPL
Vaibhav reached his hundred in just 35 balls, making it the fastest IPL century ever by an Indian player, surpassing the likes of Yusuf Pathan and Virat Kohli.
4. Most Sixes by an Indian in a Single IPL Innings
He cleared the ropes 11 times, breaking the record for most sixes hit by an Indian in one IPL innings — a record previously shared by multiple senior players.
5. Highest Strike Rate in a 100+ IPL Knock
With a strike rate of 280.55, Suryavanshi’s 101* becomes one of the highest strike rate innings among all IPL centurions — a remarkable feat given his age.
6. First Player Below 15 to Score an IPL Century
No player under the age of 15 had ever scored a century in the IPL or any major T20 league. Vaibhav’s feat sets a global benchmark for youth records.
7. Youngest Player to Hit 10+ Sixes in a T20 Match
At 14, hitting 11 sixes in a match puts him atop the record for most sixes by a teenager in a T20 game — domestic, league, or international.
What Lies Ahead
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s record-breaking blitz isn’t just a personal milestone — it’s a defining moment for IPL and world cricket. His achievement serves as inspiration for young cricketers across India and beyond, showing that age is no barrier when talent meets opportunity.
With IPL 2025 far from over, fans are already waiting to see what this prodigy does next.
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