RR vs GT 2025: 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Leads Rajasthan to Thrilling Victory

In a jaw-dropping IPL 2025 clash, the c(RR) scripted a fairytale comeback, defeating the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 8 wickets in Jaipur.

A 14-year-old prodigy, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, rewrote T20 history with a blistering 35-ball century, overshadowing GT’s strong total of 209/4.

This match not only reignited RR vs GT’s playoff hopes but also showcased the unpredictable thrill of the IPL. Follow BRG365 for more updates.

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First Innings: GT’s Commanding Start

GT, led by Shubman Gill (84 off 50 balls), dominated early. Openers Gill and Sai Sudharshan (39) built a 93-run stand, capitalizing on RR’s inconsistent bowling.

Jos Buttler’s explosive 26-ball 50* propelled GT to 209/4, marking their fifth 200+ total this season.

RR’s Maheesh Theekshana (2/35) emerged as the lone bright spot, dismissing both Gill and Sudharshan.

Second Innings: RR’s Record-Breaking Chase

Chasing 210, RR’s teenage opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi turned the game into a one-man spectacle.

He hammered the fastest IPL 2025 fifty (17 balls) and the second-fastest century ever (35 balls), decimating GT’s star-studded attack.

His 101 (38 balls, 11 sixes) included a 28-run over against Ishant Sharma and a 30-run assault on debutant Karim Janat25.

Partnering with Yashasvi Jaiswal (70* off 40), their 166-run stand—RR’s highest opening partnership—sealed the chase in 15.5 overs, the quickest 200+ chase in IPL history.

🔥Game-Changing Moments

1. Suryavanshi’s Record-Breaking Innings:

   • 17-ball 50: The youngest half-century in IPL history.

   • 35-ball 100: Second-fastest in IPL, surpassing Yusuf Pathan’s 37-ball ton.

   • 11 sixes: Targeted Ishant Sharma (28 runs in an over) and Karim Janat (30 runs in his IPL debut over).

2. Jaiswal’s Steady Support:

   • 70 off 40 balls*: Provided stability alongside Suryavanshi, reaching 2000 IPL runs.

3. RR’s Tactical Mastery:

   • Aggressive Powerplay: Scored 87/0 in the first six overs, exploiting GT’s pace attack.

   • Riyan Parag’s Cameo: Accelerated the chase after Suryavanshi’s dismissal.

🔑Key Highlights

1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Milestones:

   • Youngest T20 centurion (14y 32d)

   • Fastest IPL century by an Indian (35 balls)

   • 11 sixes, 7 fours in a 38-ball 10158.

2. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Steady Hand: Crossed 2,000 IPL runs, anchoring the chase with a 31-ball 507.

3. RR’s Bowling Redemption: Despite leaking runs, Theekshana’s breakthroughs kept GT below 2201.

➡️Tactical Shifts and Reactions

GT’s decision to field debutant Karim Janat backfired as Suryavanshi plundered 30 runs off his only over.

RR’s stand-in captain Riyan Parag (32* off 15) praised the team’s “fearless intent,” while GT’s Gill admitted their bowlers “had no answers”410.

Off the Field: RR coach Rahul Dravid, recovering from injury, rose from his wheelchair to applaud Suryavanshi’s century—a viral moment symbolizing the match’s emotional highs4.

📆What’s Next?

RR, now 8th with 6 points, must win all remaining matches for playoff contention. GT, despite slipping to 3rd, remains a title favorite.

Their next challenge? Revamping bowling strategies to avoid another Suryavanshi-esque onslaught.

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