In brief
In a thrilling match, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi etched his name in history by becoming the youngest player to score a century in men's T20 cricket.
Rajasthan Royals’ prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi showcased his extraordinary talent with an unforgettable innings against the Gujarat Titans, leading his team to victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL). At just 14 years old, Suryavanshi became the youngest player to score a century in men's T20s and also accomplished the second-fastest century in IPL history—achieved in just 35 balls—making him the fastest Indian to reach the milestone. The match, held in Jaipur, saw Gujarat Titans set a challenging target of 210 runs, with Shubman Gill contributing 84 runs and Jos Buttler adding an unbeaten 50. However, the Rajasthan Royals, driven by Suryavanshi’s explosive batting, chased down the target with ease, scoring 212 runs for the loss of only two wickets in just 15.5 overs.Suryavanshi’s innings included an impressive haul of 11 sixes and seven fours, concluding at 101 runs off just 38 balls before being bowled out. His remarkable partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal added 166 runs, with Jaiswal remaining not out at 70 runs off 40 balls. Prior to this match, Suryavanshi made headlines as the youngest player in IPL history when he signed for the Rajasthan Royals at last year’s auction for a whopping £103,789 (1.1 crore rupees). He had already made an impact in the cricketing world by scoring a 58-ball century for India Under-19 against Australia at just 13 years old.Having debuted in first-class cricket for Bihar at the age of 12, Suryavanshi has shown immense potential, with five Ranji Trophy matches and a total of 100 runs under his belt. His stunning performance in the IPL has not only secured a vital victory for the Rajasthan Royals, ending their string of five consecutive losses, but it has also set high expectations for the young athlete’s future in cricket.
