Published: Apr 29, 2025, 07:51 AM (IST)
Edited: Apr 29, 2025, 07:51 AM (IST)
Rajasthan Royals’ 14-year-old emerging star Vaibhav Suryavanshi secured his name in books of history on Monday (April 28), as he became the fastest Indian player to score a century in Indian Premier League (IPL), and also became youngest player in history of cricket to score a century in T20 cricket.
As he came with Yashasvi Jaiswal to open against Gujarat Titans, Vaibhav quickly reached his maiden IPL century in 35 balls- which is overall the second fastest in the tournament.
At the young age of 14 years and 32 days, Suryavanshi broke record for youngest player to score a T20 century, which was held by Vijay Zol till now- who had scored a century at age of 18 years and 118 days.
Youngest player to score T20 century:
Vaibhav Suryavanshi- 14 years 322 days in 2025
Vijay Zol- 18 years 118 days in 2013
Pervez Hossain- 18 years 179 days in 2020
GustavMcKeon- 18 years 280 days in 2022
Vaibhav Suryavanshi completed his century in 35 deliveries, and did it with style, as he hit a six off Rashid Khan. The spectacular knock by Suryavanshi was mostly by boundaries as he had collected 94 runs by hitting 11 sixes and 7 fours. He eventually got dismissed by Prasidh Krishna for 101 off 38.
Fastest century in IPL according to balls faced:
30 balls- Chris Gayle in 2013
35 balls- Vaibhav Suryavanshi in 2025
37 balls- Yusuf Pathan in 2010
38 balls- David Miller 2013
A highlight of Vaibhav’s outing was when he faced Karim Janat and Ishant Sharma, where he scored 30 runs against Karim and 28 against Ishant.
Coming to open the innings along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav made-up a strong partnership of 166 runs in 11.5 overs, as they put Rajasthan Royals comfortably completing their chase of 210 runs.
