14-Year-Old Prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi Stuns World with Record-Breaking Century to Keep RR’s Playoff Hopes Alive
In a jaw-dropping IPL 2025 clash between the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT), 14-year-old wonderkid Vaibhav Suryavanshi rewrote history books with a blistering century off just 35 balls, propelling RR to a sensational 8-wicket victory. Chasing a daunting 210, RR raced to the target in 15.5 overs, thanks to Suryavanshi’s superhuman knock and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s explosive 70.
Match Highlights: RR vs GT LIVE Updates
Gujarat Titans’ Innings: Gill-Buttler Power GT to 209/4
- Shubman Gill (84 off 52 balls) anchored GT’s innings with class, hitting 9 fours and 3 sixes.
- Jos Buttler, playing against his former franchise, smashed a fiery 26-ball 50 (4 sixes, 6 fours) in a 98-run partnership with Gill.
- Late cameos from Sai Sudharsan (22* off 10) and Rahul Tewatia (18* off 6) pushed GT to 209/4 in 20 overs.
Rajasthan Royals’ Chase: Vaibhav Suryavanshi Steals the Show
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the teenage sensation, announced his arrival in style, obliterating GT’s bowling attack.
- Fastest IPL Century Ever: Reached 100* in 35 balls (8 fours, 10 sixes), breaking Chris Gayle’s 14-year-old record (30 balls).
- Youngest T20 Centurion: At 14 years and 158 days, he surpassed Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmad’s record (16 years).
- Fastest Fifty of IPL 2025: Scored 50 in 17 balls, overtaking Travis Head’s 20-ball effort earlier this season.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal played the perfect foil with a 40-ball 70 (6 sixes, 5 fours), ensuring RR’s chase stayed on track.
- RR clinched victory with 25 balls to spare, reigniting their playoff hopes after five consecutive losses.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: The Record-Breaking Marvel
The Jaipur crowd witnessed a once-in-a-generation talent as Suryavanshi combined brute power with fearless intent:
- Targeted GT’s Star Bowlers: Smashed 28 runs off Rashid Khan’s over, including four consecutive sixes.
- Played 360-Degree Shots: From scoops to reverse sweeps, his audacious strokeplay left GT shell-shocked.
- Social Media Eruption: #VaibhavTheProdigy trended globally, with legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli praising his “extraordinary composure.”
Key Moments of the Match
- Powerplay Carnage: RR scored 85/0 in 6 overs—IPL 2025’s highest powerplay total.
- Suryavanshi’s 17-Ball Fifty: The fastest of the season, setting the tone for the chase.
- Jaiswal’s Redemption: After a lean patch, his 70* silenced critics and anchored the innings.
- GT’s Bowling Collapse: Mohit Sharma (1/52) and Rashid Khan (0/49) had their worst IPL spells.
What This Win Means for RR
- Playoffs Scenario: RR jump to 6th place with 10 points, keeping their top-four hopes alive.
- Momentum Shift: This record chase could spark a turnaround in their campaign.
Post-Match Reactions
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi: “I just wanted to play my natural game. The team needed this win, and I’m glad I could contribute.”
- Sanju Samson (RR Captain): “Vaibhav is a special talent. We’ve seen him dominate nets, but today he showed the world his potential.”
- Shubman Gill (GT Captain): “Hats off to Vaibhav. We had no answers to his brilliance.”
Final Scorecard
- GT: 209/4 (20 overs) | Gill 84, Buttler 50
- RR: 212/2 (15.5 overs) | Suryavanshi 113* (40 balls), Jaiswal 70*
Next Up: RR face Mumbai Indians in a must-win game, while GT take on Chennai Super Kings to stay in the playoff race.
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