Cricket’s record books were rewritten on Monday as 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest centurion in men’s T20 history, blasting a 35-ball century to power Rajasthan Royals (RR) to an eight-wicket demolition of Gujarat Titans (GT) in Jaipur.
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The teenage sensation’s 101-run carnage, studded with 11 sixes and seven fours, propelled RR to chase down 210 with 25 balls to spare, leaving a star-studded GT attack in tatters.
Suryavanshi’s Batting Masterclass Against GT’s Bowling Attack
Suryavanshi’s century, the second-fastest in IPL history behind Chris Gayle’s 30-ball effort, turned the match on its head during a jaw-dropping 30-run over against debutant Karim Janat.
The left-hander’s fearless assault saw him dispatch Rashid Khan for a six over midwicket to reach triple figures, with 94 of his 101 runs coming from boundaries. Partnering Yashasvi Jaiswal (70* off 40), the duo hammered a 166-run opening stand that shattered GT’s morale.
"Focusing on the ball, not the bowler’s reputation – that’s my mantra," said Suryavanshi, named Player of the Match in just his third IPL appearance. "Batting with Yashasvi [Jaiswal] calms me. This feels like a dream, but we’ve trained for moments like this."
RR’s interim skipper Riyan Parag hailed the innings as "unreal," adding, "We’ve seen his net sessions, but executing this against GT’s international bowlers? Special."
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From Bihar to IPL Stardom: Suryavanshi’s Meteoric Rise
Suryavanshi’s rise is no fluke – the Bihar-born prodigy, bought for ₹1.1 crore at the 2024 auction, had previously smashed a 58-ball U-19 Test century against Australia and an unbeaten 300 in domestic youth cricket.
Batting coach Vikram Rathour revealed the teen’s secret: "His downswing generates freakish power. He even takes on Jofra Archer in nets!" With regular captain Sanju Samson sidelined, Suryavanshi seized his chance, scoring 34, 16, and now 101 in three games.
As GT’s stand-in skipper Rashid Khan trudged off after his 0-48 spell, the cricket world buzzed with one question: Is this the dawn of India’s next generational talent? For now, Suryavanshi’s 101 off 38 balls – a fusion of audacity and technique – has etched his name into folklore.
