Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Record-Breaking Century in RR vs GT Match

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricketer, scored a historic century for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) against the Gujarat Titans (GT) on April 28, Monday. He scored 101 runs off 38 balls, breaking several records. Vaibhav’s performance received praise from around the world, including from Anand Mahindra, Chairperson of the Mahindra group.

Vaibhav’s Outstanding Performance in the RR vs GT Match

Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored an impressive 101 runs off 38 balls, including 7 fours and 11 sixes, before being dismissed by Prasidh Krishna in the 12th over. His strike rate was an incredible 265.79. Vaibhav, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, turned the game around for RR and laid a strong foundation for the team’s chase of 210 runs. Riyan Parag finished the game in style for the franchise, and RR won by eight wickets in just 15.5 overs.

Anand Mahindra’s Praise for Vaibhav

Anand Mahindra expressed that Vaibhav’s knock against GT was not just a part of IPL history but would also be written in the books of cricketing history. He advised Vaibhav to have the ability to absorb this moment without being overwhelmed by it.

Records Smashed by Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Vaibhav Suryavanshi broke several records during his historic innings. He scored the fastest fifty of IPL 2025 in just 17 balls, becoming the youngest to score an IPL half-century at 14 years and 32 days. He later scored 100 runs off 35 balls, becoming the second-fastest centurion in IPL history. Vaibhav surpassed Sanju Samson to lead the list of RR batters to hit the most sixes in an innings. He and Yashasvi Jaiswal posted 87/0 in the Powerplay, the highest score for the franchise in the first six overs. RR chased the 210-run target in a record-breaking 15.5 overs, registering the fastest 200+ run chase in T20 cricket history.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Post-Match Interview

“It is a very good feeling. It’s my first century in the IPL and that too in my third innings. The result of my practice before the tournament is shown here,” Vaibhav said. When asked about his batting approach, the 14-year-old added, “I just see the ball and play. Batting with Jaiswal is good, he tells me what to do and he infuses positive things. It has been a dream to get a 100 in the IPL and today it materialised. There is no fear. I don’t think much, I just focus on playing.”