14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashes fastest IPL century for Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans. Becomes youngest IPL and T20 centurion ever. Full story inside!
Jaipur, April 28, 2025 – In a night that will be remembered for years, Vaibhav Suryavanshi scripted history by becoming the youngest-ever centurion in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at just 14 years and 32 days. Playing for Rajasthan Royals (RR) against Gujarat Titans (GT), Suryavanshi’s sensational 35-ball century left fans, experts, and legends stunned across the cricketing world.
Youngest IPL Century: A New Legend is Born
Chasing a steep 210-run target set by Gujarat Titans, Suryavanshi unleashed a batting masterclass from the very first ball. Fearlessly taking on seasoned bowlers like Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Karim Janat, and Washington Sundar, the teenage sensation displayed maturity and power far beyond his years.
He raced to his maiden IPL fifty in just 17 balls, before hammering the next fifty in only 18 deliveries, reaching the historic three-figure mark in just 35 balls. The moment of glory came when he smashed a massive six off Rashid Khan, one of T20 cricket’s best spinners.
🏏 Quick Facts:
- Fastest IPL fifty of 2025
- Second-fastest fifty for Rajasthan Royals
- Second-fastest fifty against Gujarat Titans
Breaking Records: Youngest T20 Centurion Ever
Vaibhav Suryavanshi didn’t just break IPL records. He also became the youngest player ever to score a T20 century, surpassing big names like Vijay Zol and Pervez Hossain Emon.
Youngest T20 Centurions List:
- 14 years, 32 days – Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR) vs Gujarat Titans (2024)
- 18 years, 118 days – Vijay Zol (Maharashtra) vs Mumbai (2013)
- 18 years, 179 days – Pervez Hossain Emon (Barishal) vs Rajshahi (2020)
Vaibhav’s knock of 101 runs off just 38 balls, laced with 7 fours and 11 towering sixes, was eventually cut short by Prasidh Krishna, but the damage was already done — history had been created.
Rewriting IPL History
The previous record for the youngest IPL centurion was held by Manish Pandey, who scored a century at 19 years and 253 days for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2009. Vaibhav smashed that record by a staggering 5 years, marking a once-in-a-generation achievement.
Incredibly, when Ishant Sharma made his IPL debut back in 2008 for Kolkata Knight Riders, Vaibhav wasn’t even born!
What This Means for Rajasthan Royals’ Playoff Chances
Q: Do Rajasthan Royals still have a chance to qualify for IPL 2025 Playoffs?
✅ Answer: Yes!
Thanks to Vaibhav’s heroic innings, RR’s chances of making it to the playoffs are very much alive. His performance has injected new hope and belief into the Royals’ camp, especially after the injury setback to captain Sanju Samson.
What Experts Are Saying
Cricketing legends like Sachin Tendulkar, AB de Villiers, and Shane Watson have showered praises on the young prodigy.
“Vaibhav Suryavanshi is a once-in-a-lifetime talent. The way he handled pressure at just 14 is simply breathtaking.” – said Watson on live broadcast.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has not just entered the record books — he has captured the imagination of cricket fans worldwide. His fearless stroke play, composure under pressure, and electric energy on the field signal the dawn of a new superstar in world cricket.
If this is what the future of Indian cricket looks like, then it is blindingly bright.
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