14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes 35-Ball Century, Breaks IPL Records

In a breathtaking display of talent and fearlessness, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi stunned the cricketing world by smashing a 35-ball century for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025, becoming the youngest male cricketer ever to score a T20 hundred.

Vaibhav’s explosive 101 off just 38 balls, laced with 11 towering sixes and 7 crisp boundaries, powered Rajasthan Royals to chase down a daunting 210-run target in just 15.5 overs. His blistering innings broke multiple records, including the fastest IPL century by an Indian and the youngest T20 centurion globally, setting a new benchmark for cricket prodigies worldwide.

The prodigious right-hander’s innings included a record-breaking 166-run opening stand, the highest ever in Rajasthan Royals’ history. Vaibhav’s fearless batting saw him reach his half-century in just 17 balls, surpassing Yashasvi Jaiswal’s previous IPL record, and race to his hundred by smashing a six off world-class spinner Rashid Khan — a moment that left fans and players in awe.

Vaibhav’s century now stands as the second-fastest in IPL history, behind only Chris Gayle’s iconic 30-ball century in 2013. He also matched Murali Vijay’s record for most sixes in an IPL innings by an Indian, hitting 11 maximums with astonishing ease.

Adding to the night of milestones, Vaibhav became the youngest-ever IPL half-centurion, surpassing Rajasthan Royals’ own Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson. He also registered the highest-ever powerplay total by a teenager in IPL history and hammered 30 runs in a single over off Karim Janat — one of the most expensive overs this season.

Playing just his third IPL match, Vaibhav’s historic maiden century earned him a standing ovation from coach Rahul Dravid and praise from opponents, marking him as the undisputed breakout star of IPL 2025. His fearless approach and record-breaking feats have not just rewritten history books but also announced the arrival of Indian cricket’s next big sensation.

As Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s name echoes across the cricketing world, one thing is clear — the future of Indian cricket has arrived, and it’s dazzling.