Niranjana Prasad
What we’re witnessing today is nothing short of extraordinary! On a day that will go down in the annals of IPL history, the young prodigy, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, has just written his name in golden letters.
The required run rate is high, the pressure mounting, but in strides this young man, a mere 14-year-old, making his IPL debut today. And what a debut it is turning out to be! .
He’s just struck a boundary to bring up his score for the Rajasthan Royals.
He’s taking on the Gujarat Titans’ bowlers with effortless ease. Pace, spin, it doesn’t matter. The power he generates is phenomenal for someone so young. And there it is! A massive six over deep mid-wicket.
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at just 14 years old, is now the youngest player ever to score a century in the IPL.
Scoring a century in just 35 balls, the record for the fastest century by an Indian in IPL history is now Vaibhav’s, beating the likes of Shreyas Iyer and Hardik Pandya.
With Chris Gayle having a faster century with his legendary 30-ball knock, Vaibhav stands as the second-fastest century holder in IPL history, cementing his place among the all-time greats.
This knock wasn’t just a record—it was a statement!
What made Vaibhav’s innings even more electrifying was his boundary count. Hitting 11 sixes and 7 fours, his knock was a reminder of the raw power young cricketers can possess.Vaibhav’s knock wasn’t just explosive—it was electric. The guy hammered 88 of his 102 runs purely through boundaries. That’s 11 sixes and 7 fours—talk about going full beast mode. What really turned heads, though, was who he was taking down. Smacking sixes off the likes of Rashid Khan and Mohammed Siraj? That is next-level charisma.
One of the most incredible things about Vaibhav’s knock wasn’t just the sixes or the strike rate—it was how he held his nerve when the pressure was sky-high. This wasn’t a casual Sunday match. It was a high-stakes IPL clash, under the blinding lights, in front of a roaring crowd, with millions watching every move on their screens. But Vaibhav? Was as cool as ice.
Vaibhav didn’t wait around to get comfortable. His very first six came off none other than Rashid Khan—one of the most feared bowlers in T20 cricket.
During the 10th over, bowling was assigned to Mohammed Siraj’s but it wasn’t over for Vaibhav because he had had other plans. He went absolutely berserk, launching three jaw-dropping sixes in that one over. It wasn’t just about the runs anymore—it was about momentum. That over flipped the script entirely, and suddenly, Rajasthan looked like the favorites.
A thunderous six to Ishant Sharma’s bouncer was the grand finale. Not only did it seal the match but also bring up his century in style. No nervy singles, no drama—just pure power.
Vaibhav’s cricket journey began in local tournaments in Bihar.
The Heman Trophy:Vaibhav played 8 games and scored nearly 800 runs which earned him a spot in Bihar’s U19 team for the Vinoo Mankad Trophy 2022–23. There he hit over 400 runs, including a century and three fifties.