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14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes Second-Fastest Century in IPL History

Suryavanshi's 35-ball century, featuring 11 sixes, powers Rajasthan Royals to a dominant eight-wicket win and keeps their playoff hopes alive.

Suryavanshi hits a boundary during the Royals' match against the Titans on Monday.
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi celebrates after scoring a century during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, acknowledges the moment after scoring a century during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans.
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Overview

  • Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at just 14 years old, scored a 35-ball century in his third IPL match, the second-fastest in the tournament's 18-year history.
  • The teenager hit 11 sixes and seven boundaries, with 94 of his 101 runs coming from boundaries, showcasing remarkable power-hitting against seasoned international bowlers.
  • Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal shared a 166-run opening stand, with Jaiswal contributing 70* off 40 balls, as Rajasthan Royals chased down 209 in just 15.5 overs.
  • Rajasthan Royals' eight-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans marked their third win of the season, keeping their slim playoff chances alive.
  • Suryavanshi's innings also broke records, including the fastest IPL half-century (17 balls), and drew comparisons to Chris Gayle, who holds the fastest IPL century at 30 balls.