Vaibhav Suryavanshi Guides Rajasthan Royals to Rajasthan Royals' Win Against Gujarat Titans with Record-Breaking Century
Teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, created history when he hit the fastest Indian century in IPL, guiding Rajasthan Royals to an 8-wicket victory against Gujarat Titans. His blistering 101 from 38 balls consisted of 11 sixes and 7 fours, a new record in T20 cricket.

In a nail-biting IPL 2025 match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, cricket enthusiasts got to see history being created by a 14-year-old wonder kid. Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a performance that cricket fans would never forget as he left experienced bowlers from the tournament's best bowling attack totally helpless. Playing only his third IPL match, Suryavanshi demonstrated remarkable maturity and aggressive hitting that most men can only wish for at his tender age. He made a remarkable 101 runs off a mere 38 balls and set some records book apart in the process. It was a night that all those who watched it will not soon forget.
Suryavanshi’s century came in only 35 balls which made it the second fastest hundred in IPL history. His innings included an incredible 11 sixes which is the most by an Indian player in a single IPL innings. Almost all of his runs came from boundaries with 94 of them being struck from fours and sixes. The level of control power and intent he showed was simply unbelievable. It was a unique mixture of raw skill talent and luck that his play was so enchanted. Every ball he encountered used to find its way to the middle of his bat and even when he miss-timed a couple of shots he continued to score important runs.
Yashasvi Jaiswal opening with Suryavanshi played an exceptional unbeaten score himself for 70 runs of 40 deliveries. But even he had to concede that he was overshadowed by what he described as one of the best innings he had ever witnessed. The manner in which Suryavanshi charged at the bowling was bold and intelligent at the same time. On 26 of the 37 balls he received he attempted to play boundaries and succeeded 15 times. Even on the balls where he did not connect perfectly he still managed to score 25 runs. The highlight of his innings was a huge six over long-off off a slower hard-length delivery from the tall Prasidh Krishna. It was a shot that showed not just power but also perfect timing and confidence.
What made Suryavanshi’s achievement even more special was the context. Rajasthan Royals had lost three consecutive chases prior to this game even though they were dominating them in most phases. Now here they were confronted with a stiff target of 210 runs and yet Suryavanshi made it so easy. He completed the chase with 25 balls to spare which was a remarkable achievement against Gujarat Titans who are renowned for their formidable bowling attack. The win not only ended their losing streak but also provided Rajasthan Royals with a massive boost in the tournament.
Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, were hoping to regain the number one position in the points table but they had no solution to the onslaught of the young star. Their seasoned bowlers who had troubled so many batsmen all season long could do nothing but stand and watch as ball after ball went to the boundary. The Titans had come into the game with high hopes but they were completely undone by the brilliance of a 14-year-old who played with the fearlessness of youth and the skill of a seasoned pro.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s rise to fame is a story of dreams coming true. At an age when most kids are still imagining playing cricket at a professional level he is living that dream and dominating it. It makes you ask if young cricketers even have the heart to dream that big or was this type of achievement even a figment in their imagination. His knock isn't merely an individual milestone but an inspiration to a lot of young cricketers watching, thinking that if you've got the talent and guts to go after it, anything is achievable.
With the match concluded and players departing from the field there was no doubt as to whom the night was. It belonged to Vaibhav Suryavanshi and he ensured the world lived in that day. IPL has witnessed countless memorable moments but this one shall be etched in history for how a teen turned the direction of a game with a gutsy and record-breaking innings. Rajasthan Royals fans headed home smiling and cricket enthusiasts across the globe had the opportunity to witness something quite unique. Another day tomorrow in the tournament but this evening will be etched vividly for years to come.