In a night of pure magic at Jaipur, 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi etched his name into cricketing history, becoming the youngest-ever player to smash a century in men’s T20 cricket. Representing Rajasthan Royals, Suryavanshi produced a breathtaking innings against Gujarat Titans, reaffirming why he is hailed as the next big thing in Indian cricket.
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A Night to Remember: The Record-Breaking Innings
Suryavanshi stunned the crowd by pulling Rashid Khan for a towering six to complete his century in just 35 balls—the fastest IPL century by an Indian and the second-fastest overall in league history. Only Chris Gayle’s legendary 30-ball ton in 2013 remains ahead of him.
With seven fours and eleven monstrous sixes, the left-hander wreaked havoc on Gujarat’s bowling attack, racing to 101 runs off just 38 balls. His aggressive and fearless approach helped Rajasthan Royals chase down a daunting target of 210 with eight wickets in hand, breaking a streak of five consecutive losses.
A Debut Season Like No Other
Suryavanshi, signed for 1.1 crore rupees at last year’s IPL auction, had already made waves earlier this month by hitting a six off his very first ball in IPL cricket. His latest heroics further showcased a rare blend of fearlessness and talent, reminding fans of the raw energy of a young Virat Kohli combined with the unrelenting power of Rishabh Pant.
In partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal—who remained unbeaten on 70 from 40 balls—Suryavanshi stitched together a 166-run stand that left Gujarat Titans scrambling for answers.
Gujarat Titans Struggle, Rajasthan’s Playoff Hopes Alive
While Gujarat Titans fought hard, with Shubman Gill’s impressive 84 off 50 balls and Jos Buttler’s fighting unbeaten half-century, their bowlers had no answers to Rajasthan’s onslaught. The loss pushed Gujarat down to third place on the IPL points table due to net run-rate, while Rajasthan kept their faint playoff hopes alive.
Who is Vaibhav Suryavanshi? A Star in the Making
- Age: 14 (turned 14 just last month!)
- State: Bihar, India
- Achievements:
- Scored a century for India U-19s in a Youth Test against Australia at just 13 years old.
- Represented India in the U-19 Asia Cup, amassing 176 runs at an average of 44.
- Debuted for Bihar’s Ranji Trophy team at age 12—yes, you read that right!
- Fun Fact: He became the youngest player to ever be signed by an IPL team after a heated auction battle.
Suryavanshi’s journey from local grounds in Bihar to IPL’s glittering stage is a testament to his hard work, immense talent, and India’s incredible grassroots cricket system.
What’s Next for Suryavanshi?
With the world now watching, the Royals’ management will undoubtedly nurture Suryavanshi carefully, ensuring he isn’t overburdened by the weight of early fame. But if this inning is anything to go by, Indian cricket’s future looks spectacularly bright.
