In an unforgettable night at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Rajasthan Royals’ 14-year-old sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, etched his name in IPL history by smashing a breathtaking century against Gujarat Titans. The moment turned even more special when cricket legend Rahul Dravid, visibly moved, got “off his wheelchair” to celebrate the youngster’s stunning feat.
Chasing a challenging target of 210, Suryavanshi displayed fearless strokeplay, dismantling the Gujarat Titans bowling attack with remarkable composure. In a stunning display of power-hitting, he smashed 28 runs off an over by Ishant Sharma and followed it up with 30 runs off debutant Karim Janat, setting the stage for a historic moment.
The crowning glory came in the 11th over when Suryavanshi, just six runs away from his maiden IPL century, launched Rashid Khan’s tossed-up delivery high over the boundary. The six not only brought up his century but also marked the second-fastest ton in IPL history, reaching the milestone in just 36 balls with an extraordinary strike rate of 280.56. His innings was decorated with 7 fours and 11 sixes, leaving fans and the opposition shell-shocked.
At the time of his century, Rajasthan Royals were cruising at 152/0 in 10.4 overs, with Yashasvi Jaiswal holding strong at the other end with an unbeaten 46 off 28 balls. Suryavanshi’s knock ensured Rajasthan Royals were firmly on course, needing just 51 runs from the remaining 53 balls.
This innings not only shattered records but created an emotional moment rarely seen on the cricket field, with even the calm and composed Rahul Dravid visibly overwhelmed by the young prodigy’s achievement.
Youngest to score a T20 century:
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14y 32d – Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR vs GT, 2025)
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18y 118d – Vijay Zol (Maharashtra vs Mumbai, 2013)
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18y 179d – Pervez Hossain Emon (Barishal vs Rajshahi, 2020)
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18y 280d – Gustav McKeon (France vs Switzerland, 2022)
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s record-breaking night is sure to be remembered as one of IPL’s most heartwarming and historic moments.
