Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Record-Breaking Ton Powers Rajasthan to Victory

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi's becomes youngest player to score T20 century in IPL history.

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to hit a senior T20 century, powering Rajasthan Royals' chase against Gujarat Titans in the IPL.

Suryavanshi's Blistering Knock

Suryavanshi smashed 100 off 35 balls, hitting seven fours and 11 sixes at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium. His ton is the second-fastest in the IPL.

Suryavanshi broke the record set by Vijay Zol in 2013, who was 18 years and 118 days old when he scored his T20 century. Suryavanshi achieved this feat at just 14 years and 32 days.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi fell bowled to Prasidh Krishna for 101 off 38 balls, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd and team dugout.

“It is like a dream, to score a century in the IPL,” Suryavanshi said after being named player of the match. The teenager, nicknamed “Boss baby,” added that he feels “no fear” facing top bowlers.

Suryavanshi earned his IPL deal when Rajasthan bought him for $130,500 in the November auction at just 13 years old. He made his debut nine days ago, hitting a six off Shardul Thakur on his first ball.

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Match Highlights

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's “tremendous hitting” helped launch Rajasthan Royals' chase of 210. He shared a 166-run opening stand with Yashasvi Jaiswal.

“Tremendous hitting” paid off as Rajasthan reached the target with 25 balls and eight wickets to spare, snapping their five-match losing streak.

“Incredible innings, one of the best I have seen,” Jaiswal said. “Hope he will do it for us for a long time. I was telling him to just keep going.”

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's masterclass overshadowed notable performances from Gujarat's Shubman Gill, who scored 84, and Rajasthan's opponent Jos Buttler wasn't in action against Gujarat but Buttler struck an unbeaten 50 in other match context isn't clear here though.

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Gujarat posted 209-4, but Suryavanshi's blitz ensured the total didn't survive. He hit Afghanistan's Karim Janat for three fours and three sixes in a 30-run over. Gill sat out the Rajasthan innings, and Rashid Khan captained Gujarat in his absence.

Shubman Gill cited a back spasm for sitting out the match, while praising Vaibhav Suryavanshi's “tremendous hitting.”

Gujarat Titans are third in the table with six wins from nine matches. Rajasthan Royals' playoff chances remain slim, sitting seventh with three wins and seven defeats.