14-Year-Old Prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes 35-Ball IPL Century, Breaks T20 World Record
In one of the most jaw-dropping moments of IPL 2025, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi etched his name in cricket history by hammering a century in just 35 balls for the Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans on April 28 at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
The teenager from Bihar not only registered the second-fastest century in IPL history but also became the youngest male cricketer globally to score a hundred in T20 cricket, surpassing the previous record set by Vijay Zol at 18 years of age in 2013.
Opening the innings in pursuit of a challenging 210-run target, Vaibhav blazed through the powerplay and never looked back. He reached his half-century in 17 balls and followed it up with a blistering second half, completing his ton in just 35 deliveries. His final score read 101 off 38 balls, featuring 11 sixes and 7 boundaries, before being dismissed in the 12th over by Prasidh Krishna.
Fastest Hundreds in IPL History:
- Chris Gayle – 30 balls (2013)
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 35 balls (2025)
- Yusuf Pathan – 37 balls (2010)
- David Miller – 38 balls (2013)
Youngest Players to Score a T20 Hundred:
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 14 years, 32 days
- Vijay Hari Zol – 18 years, 118 days
- Parvez Hossain Emon – 18 years, 179 days
- Gustave McKeon – 18 years, 280 days
Vaibhav’s fearless batting stunned a world-class bowling attack including Mohammed Siraj, Rashid Khan, and Ishant Sharma. He reached his milestone by launching Rashid Khan for a towering six over mid-wicket—an iconic moment that will go down in IPL folklore.
The young left-hander also stitched a record 166-run opening partnership, the highest ever for Rajasthan Royals, breaking their five-match losing streak in style.
Even Rahul Dravid, Rajasthan’s head coach, known for his calm demeanor, couldn’t hide his excitement. Sitting in a wheelchair due to a minor injury, Dravid stood up and applauded the prodigy’s performance, highlighting the magnitude of the achievement.
Purchased for ₹1.1 crore in the IPL 2025 auction, Vaibhav has proven to be worth every penny in just his third match for the Royals. His power-hitting, combined with composure and confidence, marks the beginning of what could be a legendary cricket career.
The cricketing world is buzzing with praise for the teenage sensation, and his performance is already being hailed as one of the most electrifying knocks in IPL history.
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