A Record-Breaking Century at Just 14 Years Old
14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Youngest to Smash IPL’s Second-Fastest Century: In an electrifying IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans, Vaibhav Suryavanshi scripted history by scoring the second-fastest century in IPL history. At just 14 years and 32 days old, he reached his hundred in 35 balls, hammering 7 fours and 11 sixes with an incredible display of fearless hitting. Though he was dismissed for 101 off 37 balls, his record-breaking knock placed him just behind Chris Gayle’s all-time best and ahead of legends like Yusuf Pathan and Abhishek Sharma.
Youngest to Hit a T20 and IPL Fifty
Vaibhav stunned the cricketing world again by smashing the fastest fifty of IPL 2025, reaching the mark in just 17 balls. This extraordinary feat, achieved against Washington Sundar, made him the youngest player to ever score a T20 fifty, breaking the earlier global record held by Hassan Eisakhil of Afghanistan. In IPL history too, he overtook names like Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson, establishing himself as the youngest half-centurion in league history.
Rajasthan Royals’ Investment Pays Off
The Royals had secured the teen sensation for ₹1.10 crore in the IPL 2024 auction. While his first two matches had modest returns, his century justified the investment. Making his debut against Lucknow Super Giants at just 14 years and 23 days, he had already made headlines by smashing a six off his first IPL delivery against Shardul Thakur, showcasing confidence well beyond his years.
Early Rise Through Domestic and Youth Cricket
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric. Born in Bihar on March 27, 2011, he became the youngest IPL debutant, breaking Prayas Ray Barman’s record. He made his List-A debut for Bihar in the Vijay Hazare Trophy at age 12, scoring a brilliant 71 off 42 balls. In youth internationals, he smashed a 58-ball century against Australia and played a pivotal role in the U19 Asia Cup, partnering with Ayush Mhatre to guide India to the final.
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14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Youngest to Smash IPL’s Second-Fastest Century:
| Topic | Details |
| Player Name | Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
| IPL Debut | 14 years, 23 days |
| IPL Team | Rajasthan Royals |
| Century Details | 101 off 37 balls, 35-ball hundred |
| Match Date | April 28, 2025 |
| Opponent | Gujarat Titans |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Fastest IPL Century Record Holder | Chris Gayle – 30 balls (2013) |
| Youngest IPL Fifty (Previous) | Riyan Parag – 17 yrs, 175 days (2019) |
| Birthplace | Bihar, India |
| Auction Price | ₹1.10 crore (IPL 2024) |
| Youth Milestone | Fastest Youth Test Century (58 balls) |
| Domestic Debut | Vijay Hazare Trophy (at 12 years) |
