14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi lights up IPL 2025 with a breathtaking 101 off 38 balls as Rajasthan Royals crush Gujarat Titans by 8 wickets in Jaipur.
A Night to Remember: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Historic Knock Powers RR Past GT
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur witnessed IPL history on April 28, 2025, as a 14-year-old prodigy, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, delivered a jaw-dropping century to guide Rajasthan Royals to a commanding eight-wicket win over Gujarat Titans.
Gujarat Titans Post a Formidable Total
Batting first after winning the toss, Gujarat Titans got off to a steady start. Skipper Shubman Gill anchored the innings with a classy 84 off 50 deliveries, while Jos Buttler added fireworks at the end, smashing an unbeaten 50 from just 26 balls. Their combined effort took GT to an imposing 209/4 in 20 overs.
Despite the high score, Rajasthan’s spinners, particularly Maheesh Theekshana, kept things tight in the middle overs, with Theekshana finishing with figures of 2 for 35.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: The Star is Born
What followed was pure magic. Opening the innings for Rajasthan Royals, Vaibhav Suryavanshi showcased maturity and aggression far beyond his years. Blasting his way to a century off just 35 balls, Suryavanshi now holds the record for the fastest IPL hundred by an Indian player.
His innings was decorated with 11 towering sixes and 7 boundaries, leaving bowlers and fans stunned. Supported brilliantly by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who contributed 70 runs off 40 balls, RR made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 15.5 overs.
Captain’s Words & Rising Stardom
Riyan Parag, leading RR in this game, couldn’t hide his excitement. “We’ve been with Vaibhav for a couple of months, and watching him explode like this on the big stage was unreal,” he said post-match.
Suryavanshi, on the other hand, humbly acknowledged his hard work, saying, “I’ve been training hard before the season. Scoring a century this early in my IPL journey feels amazing.”
What This Win Means for RR
This much-needed victory ended RR’s five-game losing streak and breathed new life into their playoff hopes. On the other side, Gujarat Titans will need to reassess their bowling strategies despite their batting success.
Final Thoughts
In a league known for surprises, a 14-year-old stealing the spotlight might just be the most incredible moment of IPL 2025 yet. As Vaibhav Suryavanshi cements his name in the record books, cricket fans everywhere are eagerly watching the rise of a future superstar.