Kashmir , April 29, 2025 – Bihar’s own Vaibhav Suryavanshi has etched his name into cricketing folklore, becoming the youngest and second-fastest centurion in Indian Premier League history at just 14 years and 32 days old. In a breathtaking display of power-hitting, the Rajasthan Royals opener smashed a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans on April 28, 2025, at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, powering his team to an emphatic eight-wicket victory.
Vaibhav’s explosive 101 off 38 balls, studded with 11 sixes and seven fours, marked the fastest century by an Indian in IPL history, surpassing Yusuf Pathan’s 37-ball ton from 2010. Only Chris Gayle’s 30-ball century in 2013 stands ahead of Vaibhav’s feat as the quickest in the tournament’s history. The 14-year-old also registered the fastest fifty of IPL 2025, reaching the milestone in just 17 balls, showcasing his fearless strokeplay against a formidable GT bowling attack.
Hailing from Bihar, Vaibhav has become a source of immense pride for his home state. His journey from domestic cricket to the IPL spotlight is a testament to his talent and determination. Bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore in the 2024 IPL Mega Auction, Vaibhav made an immediate impact in just his third IPL match, stitching together a 166-run opening partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal—the highest for RR in IPL history.
Taking on seasoned international bowlers like Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, and Rashid Khan, Vaibhav displayed remarkable composure. A highlight was his assault on Ishant Sharma, smashing 28 runs in a single over, followed by a 30-run over against debutant Karim Janat, which included a sequence of 6,4,6,4,4,6. His century was sealed with a towering six off Rashid Khan, sending the Jaipur crowd into a frenzy.
“It’s like a dream to score a century in the IPL. There is no fear. I’m not thinking about the bowlers; I just focus on playing,” Vaibhav said post-match, earning the Player of the Match award. His fearless approach and technical prowess, particularly his powerful downswing, were praised by RR batting coach Vikram Rathour, who noted, “He’s shown everybody how good he is.”
Vaibhav’s achievement shattered multiple records. At 14 years and 32 days, he became the youngest man to score a T20 century, surpassing Vijay Zol’s previous record (18 years, 118 days). His 11 sixes in the innings equaled Murali Vijay’s record for the most sixes by an Indian in an IPL match, cementing his place in the history books.
The cricketing world and beyond erupted in praise for the Bihari prodigy. Former RR star Yusuf Pathan congratulated Vaibhav on breaking his record.Vaibhav’s meteoric rise has sparked curiosity about his future. Having already made headlines for hitting a six off his first IPL ball nine days earlier, the teenager is now seen as one of cricket’s hottest prospects. His journey, supported by his father’s sacrifice of selling farmland to fuel his dreams, resonates deeply with fans across India.
As Rajasthan Royals chase IPL 2025 glory, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s fearless batting promises to keep Bihar and the cricketing world on the edge of their seats. Keep it up, young champ
