Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi belts second fastest IPL ton ever

Vaibhav Suryavanshi only turned 14 last month. He’s just made history as the youngest player to ever score a men’s T20 century, and he’s done it on the cutthroat stage of the IPL.

Indian batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi on Monday became the youngest player to hit a senior men’s T20 century at 14 years and 32 days as he powered Rajasthan Royals’ successful chase against Gujarat Titans in the IPL.

Suryavanshi, a left-hand batsman who became the youngest IPL debutant on April 19, smashed 100 off 35 balls to pummel the opposition attack with seven fours and 11 sixes at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Suryavanshi went past the previous record, set by Vijay Zol of Maharashtra at 18 years and 118 days against Mumbai in an Indian domestic match in 2013.

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Suryavanshi’s ton is the second fastest in the popular T20 tournament after Chris Gayle’s century in 30 balls for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2013.

The teenage sensation finally fell bowled to fast bowler Prasidh Krishna for 101 off 38 balls and walked off to a standing ovation from the home crowd and the team dugout.

His 166-run opening stand with fellow left-hander Yashasvi Jaiswal launched his team’s chase of 210. They reached the target with 25 balls and eight wickets to spare.

Jaiswal hit an unbeaten 70 and put on an unbeaten stand of 41 with stand-in-skipper Riyan Parag who hit the winning six in his 15-ball 32.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's wagonwheel from his record breaking ton.

A moment he will never forget! 🩷

Vaibhav Suryavanshi earns applause from all corners after his historic knock 🫡👏

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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 28, 2025

Vaibhav’s fearless approach, bat speed, picking the length early, and transferring the energy behind the ball was the recipe behind a fabulous innings.

End result: 101 runs off 38 balls.

Well played!!pic.twitter.com/MvJLUfpHmn

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 28, 2025

What were you doing at 14?!! This kid is taking on the best bowlers in the world without blinking an eyelid! Vaibhav Suryavanshi — remember the name! Playing with a fearless attitude 🔥 Proud to see the next generation shine! #VaibhavSuryavanshi#GTvsRR

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 28, 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#GTvsRRpic.twitter.com/ycDLV9BUkd

— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) April 28, 2025

But Suryavanshi’s masterclass took the limelight from everything including opposition knocks from Gujarat skipper Shubman Gill, who hit 84, and Jos Buttler, who struck an unbeaten 50.

Gujarat posted 209-4 but the total did not survive Suryavanshi’s blitz. He hit Afghanistan quick Karim Janat for three fours and three sixes in one 30-run over.

Gujarat are third on the 10-team table with six wins form nine matches. Rajasthan’s chances of moving into the final four still hang by a thread as they are seventh with three wins and seven defeats.

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