14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Steals Show with Record-Breaking 35-Ball Century in RR vs GT IPL Clash
In a night that was destined to be remembered for monumental IPL records, a 14-year-old prodigy named Vaibhav Suryavanshi rose to unparalleled heights, stealing the limelight with a jaw-dropping performance at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday. His staggering 35-ball century—the fastest by an Indian in IPL history—powered Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a commanding eight-wicket triumph over Gujarat Titans (GT), leaving fans and pundits alike in awe of his raw talent and maturity beyond his years.
Suryavanshi, batting with the poise of a seasoned veteran at just 14 years and 32 days old, eclipsed the long-standing record of Yusuf Pathan’s 37-ball ton set in 2010 against Mumbai Indians. This wasn’t just a personal milestone; it was a statement of intent, as the young left-hander rewrote history on one of the grandest stages of T20 cricket. But amidst a flurry of broken records in this high-octane encounter, it was Suryavanshi’s fearless batting that became the night’s defining moment.
Chasing a daunting target of 210 runs, Rajasthan Royals were off to a blistering start, thanks to an explosive 166-run opening partnership between Suryavanshi and the dynamic Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a rapid 70 off 40 balls. This stand obliterated RR’s previous record for the highest partnership for any wicket, surpassing the 155-run mark set by Jos Buttler and Devdutt Padikkal in 2022. The duo’s aggressive intent saw RR overhaul the target in a mere 15.5 overs, marking the fastest successful chase of a 200-plus total in IPL history. This surpassed Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s previous record of a 16-over chase against GT last season.
Their scoring rate of 13.38 runs per over was nothing short of breathtaking, ranking as the second-fastest for any successful 200-plus chase in the IPL, only behind Punjab Kings’ staggering 14.03 runs per over during their record-breaking 262-run chase against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023. Suryavanshi’s onslaught was the heartbeat of this chase, as he hammered boundaries and sixes with surgical precision, turning the game into a one-sided affair.
For Gujarat Titans, despite a valiant effort from captain Shubman Gill with a fiery 84 off 46 balls and an unbeaten 50 off 26 from Jos Buttler, the night belonged to the opposition. Adding to GT’s woes was the forgettable IPL debut of Afghanistan’s medium-pacer, who endured a nightmare start by conceding 30 runs in his first over—the most expensive debut over in IPL history. Suryavanshi capitalized on the rookie’s nerves, sending the ball to all corners of the ground. This surpassed the previous record held by Varun Chakravarthy, who leaked 25 runs in his debut over for Punjab Kings against KKR in 2019.
As the dust settles on this historic encounter, the cricketing world is abuzz with talk of Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a name that has overnight become synonymous with audacity and brilliance. At an age when most are still dreaming of playing at the highest level, this young sensation has not only arrived but has also left an indelible mark on the IPL. With scouts and selectors taking note, one thing is certain: we are witnessing the dawn of a potential cricketing legend.