A 14-year-old cricketer, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, has made headlines by hitting a century off just 35 balls against Gujarat Titans. This feat has made him the Indian player with the fastest century in IPL history.
A Blistering Knock
Vaibhav’s innings was a masterclass in power-hitting. He smashed his half-century off 17 balls, and then maintained the momentum, reaching his century in just 18 more balls.
Vaibhav’s achievement has put him second on the list of fastest centuries in the IPL, behind only Chris Gayle, who achieved the feat in 30 balls.
A New Record
Vaibhav has also become the youngest player to score a century in the IPL. He has been making waves since his selection in the Rajasthan Royals squad for IPL 2025.
His teammates gave him a standing ovation after his century, and team mentor Rahul Dravid, who is currently nursing a leg injury, was moved to stand up from his wheelchair to applaud Vaibhav’s innings.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi hit a century off 35 balls.
- He is the youngest player to score a century in the IPL.
- Vaibhav is the Indian player with the fastest century in IPL history.
Vaibhav’s impressive performance has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, with many pundits taking notice of his talent.