In a record-breaking performance, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player ever to score a century in men’s T20 cricket history.
This achievement came during Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) match against Gujarat Titans (GT) on April 28, 2025, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
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At just 14 years and 32 days old, Suryavanshi smashed previous records, becoming the youngest batter to score a century in T20 cricket.
His explosive innings began with a stunning fifty off just 17 balls, including a remarkable 26-run over against Ishant Sharma. But Suryavanshi wasn’t finished yet.
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He continued his assault, hitting debutant Karim Janat for 30 runs in an over. He reached his century in just 35 balls, making it the second-fastest IPL century ever.
This remarkable knock also made him the second-fastest century maker in IPL history, just narrowly missing Chris Gayle’s record for the fastest IPL century.
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Suryavanshi became the first batter under 18 years of age to score a T20 century, etching his name into history. He also set a new record by becoming the only Indian batsman to hit 11 sixes in an IPL match.
With this incredible performance, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has not only lit up IPL 2025 but also proved that age is no barrier to greatness in cricket.
His early success has sparked comparisons to some of the greatest players in the game, including MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Sachin Tendulkar.
In the match, Rajasthan Royals successfully chased down the target of 210 with more than four overs and 8 wickets to spare, thanks to Suryavanshi’s blistering performance.
With such a promising start, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s rise in the IPL could signal the emergence of a new cricketing sensation.
The cricket world will be closely watching his next moves, as the young wonderkid looks set to leave a lasting impact on Indian and world cricket.
