14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes Fastest IPL Century By An Indian

The cricketing world stood in awe on Monday night as 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi created history by scoring the fastest century by an Indian in IPL history, lighting up the Sawai Mansingh Stadium and the internet in equal measure.

Suryavanshi delivered a jaw-dropping innings of 101 runs off just 38 balls, with a staggering 94 runs coming through boundaries.

His brutal knock included 11 towering sixes and 7 fours, propelling the Rajasthan Royals to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans.

He shared a 166-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, anchoring the chase with fearless flair.

Cricket Fraternity Hails Historic Feat

The unprecedented achievement drew widespread praise from the cricketing community.

Former record-holder Yusuf Pathan took to social media, writing, “Many congratulations to young #VaibhavSuryavanshi for breaking my record of the fastest @IPL hundred by an Indian! Even more special to see it happen while playing for @rajasthanroyals, just like I did. There’s truly something magical about this franchise for youngsters. Long way to go, champ!”

Youngest Ever IPL Centurion At 14

Suryavanshi didn’t just break speed records; he also became the youngest player to score a century in IPL history, achieving the feat at just 14 years and 32 days old.

He shattered the previous age records held by Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant, and Devdutt Padikkal.

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Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh marvelled at the teenager’s poise and power: “What were you doing at 14?!! This kid is taking on the best bowlers in the world without blinking an eyelid! Vaibhav Suryavanshi — remember the name!”

Veteran commentator Ian Bishop added: “14-yr-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has bludgeoned an IPL century in 2025 off 35 deliveries. Remarkable.”

Legends Weigh In On Batting Brilliance

Even cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar shared a technical analysis of Suryavanshi’s explosive innings, praising the youngster’s natural game: “Vaibhav’s fearless approach, bat speed, picking the length early, and transferring the energy behind the ball was the recipe behind a fabulous innings. End result: 101 runs off 38 balls.”

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami echoed the admiration: “Vaibhav Suryavanshi, what an incredible talent… Scoring a century at just 14 is unreal. Keep shining brother.”

A Star Is Born

With one fearless knock, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has announced his arrival on the world stage.

In a tournament known for producing young stars, his record-breaking performance has not only turned heads but may have changed the trajectory of his life and Indian cricket forever.