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14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Stuns IPL with Record-Breaking 35-Ball Century

The Rajasthan Royals prodigy became the youngest male T20 centurion, ending the team’s five-match losing streak with a dominant eight-wicket win over Gujarat Titans.

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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.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi slammed 35-ball century vs Gujarat Titans.
Suryavanshi hits a boundary during the Royals' match against the Titans on Monday.

Overview

  • Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 35-ball century, the second-fastest in IPL history, during Rajasthan Royals’ successful chase of 210 against Gujarat Titans.
  • At just 14 years and 32 days, he became the youngest male cricketer to score a T20 century, breaking Vijay Hari Zol’s previous record of 18 years and 118 days.
  • Suryavanshi’s blistering knock included 11 sixes and seven fours, culminating in a 166-run opening partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, the highest opening stand in Rajasthan RoyalsIPL history.
  • The innings helped Rajasthan Royals secure a crucial eight-wicket victory in just 15.5 overs, keeping their playoff hopes alive after a five-match losing streak.
  • The teenager, who debuted earlier this month, was bought by Rajasthan Royals at age 13 and has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in cricket.