Vaibhav Suryavanshi, just 14 years old, carved his name into IPL history with a jaw-dropping century off only 35 balls on a thrilling evening at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium. His explosive innings powered Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a commanding eight-wicket victory, chasing down a steep target of 210 in just 15.5 overs — making it the quickest 200+ run chase in the league’s history.

Suryavanshi’s unbeaten 101 featured an onslaught of 11 sixes and 7 boundaries, making him the youngest player ever to hit a century in the tournament at just 14 years and 32 days. In doing so, he broke the previous youngest-centurion records held by Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant, and Devdutt Padikkal.

His effort didn’t just shatter age records — it also set a new benchmark for Indian batters in the IPL. He overtook Yusuf Pathan’s record for the fastest IPL century by an Indian (previously 37 balls), and placed second overall, behind only Chris Gayle’s blistering 30-ball ton.

After the match, a visibly thrilled but humble Suryavanshi credited his preparation and mindset for the achievement. “This is a dream come true — my first hundred in the IPL and only my third match. I focus on the ball, keep things simple, and learn a lot from Jaiswal while batting. There’s no fear, just intent,” he said.

His sensational knock sparked a viral storm online, with fans, analysts, and cricket legends praising the teen prodigy. From praise to playful memes, social media lit up as cricket welcomed a fresh face ready to challenge the big names — with bat in hand and no hesitation.