Teenage Sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi Scores IPL’s Second-Fastest Century
A Record-Breaking Performance
Cricket fans were treated to an astonishing display of talent at the IPL 2025 when 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a century off just 35 balls against the Gujarat Titans. This incredible feat makes him the second-youngest player to ever score a century in the IPL, and the second-fastest to achieve this milestone.
Chasing a Big Target
The Titans had set a challenging target of 210 runs, but Suryavanshi’s fearless batting turned the tide. He hammered 7 boundaries and 11 sixes, keeping his team in the hunt throughout his innings. His aggressive strokeplay left the Titans bowlers stunned and the crowd in Jaipur electrified.
Joining the Elite Club
Suryavanshi’s 35-ball century surpassed previous records held by IPL greats like Yusuf Pathan (37 balls) and Abhishek Sharma (40 balls). This puts him in an exclusive club of explosive batsmen, with only the legendary Chris Gayle having achieved a quicker century in the IPL.
A Rising Star
This remarkable performance is just the latest chapter in Suryavanshi’s meteoric rise. He made history by becoming the youngest player ever to feature in the IPL at the age of 14. He was also the youngest player ever to be picked at the IPL 2024 auction, bought by Rajasthan Royals for a whopping INR 1.1 crore.
Suryavanshi’s talent has shone brightly on multiple stages. He became the youngest Indian to score a List-A fifty when he smashed 71 runs off 42 balls in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He also made headlines internationally by scoring the fastest youth Test century by an Indian against Australia.
A Bright Future
With his extraordinary talent and unwavering determination, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is sure to make a lasting impact on the world of cricket. His journey is just beginning, and the future looks incredibly bright for this young cricketing sensation.
