IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals’ Suryavanshi Smashes IPL Century Record in 35 Balls

On Monday, April 28, a historic event took place. 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi set an IPL record. He scored a century in his team, the Rajasthan Royals (RR), in a match against one of the leaders, the Gujarat Titans (GT), in just 35 balls. By doing so, he became the fastest Indian batter to achieve this feat. Also, Suryavanshi became the youngest player in the league’s history to achieve this landmark. RR broke a five-match losing streak by winning by eight wickets (with 25 balls remaining).

A Record-Breaking Innings 

Suryavanshi’s power-hitting display was extraordinary. He broke Yusuf Pathan’s previous record for the fastest IPL century by an Indian (it was set in 2010 with a 37-ball century). Vaibhav dismantled the GT bowling attack with confidence. He smashed 30 runs off Karim Janat’s over.

Despite GT’s attempts to unsettle him with wide yorkers, Suryavanshi adapted effortlessly. The youngster adjusted his hitting zones and continued to dominate the bowling. His fearless approach highlighted his maturity and class, even at the young age of 14.

Impact on the Match and Another Record 

Vaibhav’s blistering knock ended when Prasidh Krishna dismissed a player for 101 off 38 balls. But his innings had already set RR on a confident path — the Royals reached 166 runs in under 12 overs. This left GT with little chance of recovery.

The 14-year-old became the youngest player to score a century in IPL history. His explosive debut is a testament to his potential and marks the beginning of what could be a fantastic career in T20 cricket.

Upcoming Schedule

The Rajasthan Royals will aim to maintain their winning momentum when they face the Mumbai Indians (MI) in Jaipur on May 1. This match is expected to be challenging for RR, as MI are on a five-match winning streak and are in excellent form. The teams have not faced each other yet this season.

GT will face the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Ahmedabad, a rematch of their recent encounter, where GT won by seven wickets. The Titans will aim to replicate their success, while SRH will seek revenge and climb up the standings.