April 28- In a sensational display of power-hitting, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi etched his name into IPL history on Monday night, smashing the fastest century by an Indian in the tournament’s history. His explosive innings propelled Rajasthan Royals to a dominant eight-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Suryavanshi blazed his way to 101 runs off just 38 balls, hammering 11 sixes and 7 fours, with a staggering 94 runs coming from boundaries alone. Batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, the teenager anchored a commanding 166-run partnership that dismantled Gujarat’s bowling attack.
At just 14 years and 32 days old, Suryavanshi became the youngest player ever to score a century in IPL history, surpassing the likes of Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant, and Devdutt Padikkal.
His extraordinary feat set social media abuzz, with fans, former players, and cricketing legends showering him with praise for his fearless approach, maturity beyond his years, and breathtaking stroke play.
