On April 28, 2025, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur witnessed a cricketing miracle. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, just 14 years old, smashed a whirlwind 101 off 38 balls for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans, rewriting the IPL and T20 record books and igniting a wave of awe across the cricketing world.
The Innings: Records Shattered
Opening the chase of a daunting 210, Suryavanshi unleashed a breathtaking display of fearless power-hitting. He reached his fifty in just 17 balls-the fastest of IPL 2025-and then accelerated to a century in only 35 deliveries, making it the second-fastest IPL hundred ever, behind only Chris Gayle’s 30-ball record.
His knock included 11 sixes and 7 fours, and he brought up his hundred with a towering six over midwicket, sending the Jaipur crowd into raptures. Suryavanshi’s innings powered RR to 212/2 in just 15.5 overs, breaking a five-match losing streak and keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Key Records Set
- Youngest ever to score a T20 century (14 years, 32 days)
- Youngest to score an IPL century
- Second-fastest IPL century (35 balls)
- Fastest IPL century by an Indian
- Fastest IPL fifty of 2025 (17 balls)
Match Context and Impact
Suryavanshi’s knock came at a critical juncture for Rajasthan Royals, who were on the brink of elimination. Chasing 210, he took on the likes of Rashid Khan and Prasidh Krishna with remarkable composure and audacity. His partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal (70* off 40) ensured RR cruised home by eight wickets, with Suryavanshi receiving a standing ovation as he walked off after his dismissal.
Reactions from Cricket Legends on Twitter
Suryavanshi’s feat triggered an outpouring of admiration from cricket legends, current stars, and even political figures, with social media abuzz with tributes.
Yuvraj Singh
Sachin Tendulkar
Harbhajan Singh
Mohammad Shami
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A Star Is Born
Suryavanshi’s story is already the stuff of legend. Drafted as a replacement for injured Sanju Samson after being picked for ₹1.1 crore in the mega auction, he has now announced himself as a generational talent. His composure, audacity, and technical prowess at such a young age have left cricketing greats and fans alike in awe.
As Ravi Shastri said on commentary:
“The young man will leave the park to a standing ovation. It’s been such an innings.”
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 101 off 38 balls is more than just a record-breaking knock-it is a seismic moment in IPL and Indian cricket history. At 14, he has set new benchmarks for precocity, power, and poise. The reactions from cricketing legends underscore the magnitude of his achievement. Indian cricket, and the IPL, may have just witnessed the birth of its next superstar
