14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Smashes IPL with Record-Breaking Century as Rajasthan Royals Hammer Gujarat Titans

IPL 2025 saw history in the making at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium as 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi stole the show, hitting a record-breaking century as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) thrashed the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 8 wickets.

Match Summary
Fixture: Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans

Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wickets

Player of the Match: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR)

Gujarat Titans Register Himalayan Score
Batting first, Gujarat Titans set a solid total of 209/4 from their 20 overs. Skipper Shubman Gill held the innings together with an elegant 84 from 49 balls, while Jos Buttler chipped in with a 50 off 29 balls*. Though the daunting total seemed too much to handle, it turned out to be too little for a fearless Rajasthan Royals chase.

Suryavanshi’s Century Rewrites IPL Records
Rajasthan Royals responded with a firecracker innings, scoring the target in 15.5 overs to finish at 212/2. Opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi stunned the cricket world with a stunning 101 in 38 balls that included 11 sixes and 7 fours. He became:

The youngest man to score a century in men’s T20 cricket

The fastest Indian to score an IPL hundred

His second quickest century in IPL history was scored by him (35 balls)

He was ably supported by Yashasvi Jaiswal, left on 70 off 40 balls. Together, they put up a record 166-run first wicket stand which tore apart GT’s bowling attack.

A Star Is Born
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s record-breaking achievement has brought the world to his doorstep, not so much because he is just 14 years old but because of his maturity and aggressive style of batting. Former players and analysts have been praising his talent, with some describing him as “a generational prodigy in the making.”

“To score a century at 14 in the IPL is sensational,” a former Indian captain noted. “The temperament and timing that he displayed are above his age.”.

Implications for the Playoffs
The win provides a major boost to the Rajasthan Royals’ hopes in the playoffs, while Gujarat Titans will need to restructure their bowling strategy for the second half of the tournament.

More Coverage:

Reuters: Suryavanshi becomes youngest men’s T20 centurion

AP News: 14-year-old smashes record-breaking T20 century

The Times: Suryavanshi scores second-fastest IPL century

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14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Breaks Century as Rajasthan Royals Dominate Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025
Jaipur, April 28, 2025 — In a spellbinding performance in IPL history, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi stunned fans and pundits alike as he smashed a record-breaking century as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) overhauled a humongous total of 210 runs to beat the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 8 wickets in a game at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Suryavanshi’s scorching 101 off only 38 balls not only led the Royals to triumph with 26 balls remaining, but also made history as the youngest centurion in men’s T20 cricket.

Gujarat Titans Piled Up a Tough Total
Sent first, Gujarat Titans utilized a good batting wicket to the fullest and scored 209/4 of their 20 overs. Their leader Shubman Gill set the tone for the innings with a classy 84 off 49 balls, and Jos Buttler added finishing touches to the innings with a 50 off 29 balls, not out. Sai Sudharsan also contributed 24, as the Titans scored what appeared to be a winning total.

The Royals bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs, but managed to avoid any late carnage, keeping the total within reach on a high-scoring ground.

Suryavanshi’s Record-Breaking Blitz
Rajasthan Royals, known for their bold team selections, handed an opening role to the young prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi — a move that paid off beyond expectations. Displaying extraordinary poise and aggressive intent, Suryavanshi launched a brutal assault on the Titans’ bowling lineup.

His hundred was achieved in 35 balls, second-fastest hundred in IPL history and fastest by an Indian, and he had 7 fours and 11 sixes in his score. From powerplay supremacy to middle-over rampage, Suryavanshi demonstrated maturity which is not associated with a teenager, and even more so with a 14-year-old.

Backed by Yashasvi Jaiswal registered a calm and serene 70 off 40 balls*, the two put on a 166-run stand for the first wicket, similar to wrapping up the match before the 16th over.

The Landmark Hour in IPL and Cricket History
This landmark innings catapulted Suryavanshi into international spotlight. Cricket experts, fans, and cricketers flooded social media to be awed at the young lad’s calmness and capability.

“It is not only a tremendous knock — it is the emergence of a phenomenon,” was the observation of a former Indian international.

The Royals completed the chase effortlessly, reaching 212/2 in 15.5 overs, and kept their playoff chances alive by improving net run rate.

Looking Ahead
This defeat leaves Gujarat Titans with a few questions on their plate to be answered, especially regarding how they bowl in pressure situations. For the Royals, this reveal of a future superstar couldn’t have come at a more juncture crucial in the tournament.

As league stages become tougher, everyone will be watching out for Suryavanshi to see if this phenomenal show was the starting point of a phenomenal journey.