Indian cricket legend Yuvraj Singh couldn’t contain his excitement after watching 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi produce one of the most astonishing innings in IPL history.
Taking to social media after the match, Yuvraj tweeted:
“What were you doing at 14?!! This kid is taking on the best bowlers in the world without blinking an eyelid! Vaibhav Suryavanshi — remember the name! Playing with a fearless attitude 🔥 Proud to see the next generation shine!”
What were you doing at 14?!! This kid is taking on the best bowlers in the world without blinking an eyelid! Vaibhav Suryavanshi — remember the name! Playing with a fearless attitude 🔥 Proud to see the next generation shine! #VaibhavSuryavanshi #GTvsRR
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 28, 2025
Suryavanshi, playing for Rajasthan Royals, smashed a breathtaking century against Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur — becoming the youngest-ever cricketer to score a T20 century at just 14 years and 32 days.
His fearless innings included:
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11 sixes (joint-most by an Indian batter in an IPL match)
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A century off just 35 balls (second-fastest in IPL history, only behind Chris Gayle’s 30-ball record)
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Reaching his fifty in just 17 balls, the fastest in IPL 2025 and the youngest to a fifty in IPL history.
Not just breaking individual records, Suryavanshi also helped Rajasthan Royals post:
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Their highest-ever Powerplay score (87/0)
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Their highest partnership record (166 runs for any wicket)
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A joint-fastest 100 for the team, reaching three figures in just 7.4 overs.
Yuvraj Singh’s heartfelt praise highlights how generational talents are now emerging at even younger ages, with Suryavanshi fearlessly taking on world-class bowlers like Rashid Khan and Karim Janat.
Suryavanshi notably hammered 30 runs off Karim Janat’s over, recording one of the most expensive overs in IPL history.
Even cricket fans and experts across the globe joined in, echoing Yuvraj’s sentiments — marveling at the composure, power, and audacity the youngster displayed under immense pressure.
From breaking records to winning hearts, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s journey is just getting started — and Indian cricket has found its next big superstar!
