Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, blasting a 35-ball century, the fastest by an Indian and second-fastest overall in IPL history, as Rajasthan Royals thrashed Gujarat Titans. Suryavanshi’s explosive 101 off just 38 balls, featuring 11 sixes and 7 fours at a strike rate of 265.79, left the crowd stunned.
He raced to fifty in just 17 balls and needed only 18 more to complete his century. His dazzling opening stand of 166 runs with Yashasvi Jaiswal ensured the Royals chased down Gujarat’s hefty 209-run target with 25 balls remaining, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, what an incredible talent..Scoring a century at just 14 is unreal. Keep shining brother …. #IPLCentury #vaibhavsuryavanshi pic.twitter.com/BsahBrZDj0
— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) April 28, 2025
Many congratulations to young #VaibhavSuryavanshi for breaking my record of the fastest @IPL hundred by an Indian! Even more special to see it happen while playing for @rajasthanroyals , just like I did. There’s truly something magical about this franchise for youngsters. Long… pic.twitter.com/kVa2Owo2cc
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) April 28, 2025
Proud of our own Bihari Boy Vaibhav Suryavanshi..14 years old became the second fastest Centurion in IPL history ..Keep it up #Cricket #ipl2025 #VaibhavSuryavanshi #Bihar pic.twitter.com/XuXu6muEKL
— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) April 28, 2025
6 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi supporting RPS in IPL 2017. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/cAFyGZDqRB
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 29, 2025
At 14, most kids dream & eat Icecream.Vaibhav Suryavamshi delivers a fabulous 100 against one of the contenders for IPl! composure, class, and courage beyond his years. We are witnessing the rise of a phenom. Indian cricket’s next superstar is here! #vaibhavsuryavanshi #GTvsRR pic.twitter.com/ycDLV9BUkd
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) April 28, 2025
Titans’ Solid Start Undone by Middle-Over Pressure
Gujarat Titans started well with Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan adding 53 runs in the PowerPlay. Gill’s elegant strokes and Sudharsan’s aggressive batting set a strong platform, with Gill reaching his half-century off 29 balls. However, after Sudharsan’s dismissal at the hands of Maheesh Theekshana, the Royals’ spinners tightened the grip.
Even though Jos Buttler’s arrival initially boosted Gujarat’s run rate, crucial wickets in the death overs, including Gill’s fall on 84, meant Gujarat could not fully capitalize. Buttler’s late assault brought up his fifty and helped Titans post a competitive 209/4, their first 200+ score in Jaipur since 2024.
Royals’ Ruthless Chase Led by Suryavanshi and Jaiswal
The Royals’ response was ferocious. Suryavanshi and Jaiswal unleashed a brutal attack during the PowerPlay, smashing 87 runs at a rate of 14.5 per over. Suryavanshi reached his half-century in just 17 balls and continued to dominate, punishing debutant Karim Janat with clean hitting.
He completed his historic century with a six off Rashid Khan, becoming the youngest centurion in IPL history. Though Suryavanshi and Jaiswal eventually fell, their efforts ensured an easy chase. With just 11 needed in the final overs, Riyan Parag and Jaiswal sealed a commanding eight-wicket win for Rajasthan Royals in just 15.5 overs.
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