Rajasthan Royals (RR) head coach Rahul Dravid, himself recuperating from an injury and on crutches in a wheelchair, stood up to salute Vaibhav Suryavanshi as the young batter illuminated the Sawai Mansingh Stadium with a resplendent century.
In the IPL 2025 match against Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans (GT) on Monday, April 28, 14-year-old left-hander Vaibhav hit a breathtaking 35-ball century as RR pursued a tough target of 210. Vaibhav sprinted to his fifty off only 17 balls before stepping up to get to his century with a huge six over deep mid-wicket off Rashid Khan in the 10th over.
Rahul Dravid Reaction to Vaibhav Suryavanshi
After his milestone, Vaibhav’s teammates, Dravid, and the Royals’ support staff gave him a standing ovation. Dravid, who hurt himself recently while playing cricket in Bengaluru, has been accompanying the Royals on the road during his recovery.
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi Breaks New Records
Vaibhav broke a number of records in his incredible innings. He became the youngest player to make a T20 fifty, breaking the record held earlier by Hassan Eisakhil, and then went on to become the youngest T20 centurion, beating Vijay Zol’s record.
His 35-ball century also stood as the quickest by an Indian in IPL history, eclipsing Yusuf Pathan’s 37-ball hundred for the Royals against Mumbai Indians in 2009. In all IPL seasons, only Chris Gayle has achieved a quicker hundred, reaching the mark in 30 balls for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2013.
Suryavanshi then scored 101 runs off 38 balls, with seven fours and 11 sixes. He also added a 166-run stand for the first wicket with Yashasvi Jaiswal in 11.5 overs. His unbelievable knock finally came to an end when he was bowled by Prasidh Krishna.
The Royals later went on to win the game by eight wickets after chasing the target with 25 balls to spare. Jaiswal also remained not out on 70 off 40 balls, giving Vaibhav support in RR’s run-chase.
