Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old prodigy, has become the youngest centurion in men’s Twenty20 cricket – ever. He did something incredible against all odds on the pitch. He drove the Rajasthan Royals to an ebullient eight-wicket triumph against the Gujarat Titans. His performance is a towering display of his gargantuan talent. More importantly, it places an exciting new standard for guidance to aspiring young cricketers across the globe.
Suryavanshi first came to wider attention when he received an Indian Premier League (IPL) contract at the age of 13. In doing so, he became the youngest player to ever win this incredible honor. He finally made his debut earlier this month, and it was nothing short of a spectacular first outing. He followed up with an astonishing knock versus the Gujarat Titans, putting up 101 runs off of 38 balls. He blasted an incredible 11 sixes and struck seven fours in the match.
Record-Breaking Performance
The young Englishman completed his hundred in only 35 balls, the second-fastest century in IPL history. Suryavanshi created a sensational record, breaking the previous best belonging to Yusuf Pathan. In a match against the Mumbai Indians in early 2010, Pathan racked up his hundred in just 37 balls. Suryavanshi’s explosive innings established him as the fastest Indian to hit a hundred in IPL history. This incredible feat has turned heads of cricket fans around the world.
In this game, Suryavanshi featured with Yashasvi Jaiswal for a stunning 166 run first wicket stand. Together, they successfully chased down a target of 209 runs in just 15.5 overs, demonstrating exceptional skill and composure under pressure.
“It is a very good feeling. It’s my first hundred in the IPL and it’s my third innings. The result has shown here after the practice before the tournament,” – Vaibhav Suryavanshi
A Journey Fueled by Passion
Suryavanshi’s journey to this milestone is remarkable. He initially grabbed the world’s attention for scoring a dazzling triple hundred. This amazing achievement happened in the middle of a local tournament hosted by his home state of Bihar. At age 12, he was already the youngest-ever debutant in the domestic Ranji Trophy red-ball competition. Later, he made his presence felt, claiming a spot on India’s Under-19 side against Australia and scored a century in just 58 balls. His meteoric rise through the ranks is a source of motivation for so many young cricketers.
His success isn’t by accident, it is a reflection of his grinding work ethic. Suryavanshi reflected on what it means to reach this milestone, saying,
“I just see the ball and play. It has been a dream to get a 100 in the IPL and today it materialised. There is no fear. I don’t think much, I just focus on playing.” – Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Recognition from Legends
Suryavanshi’s record-breaking performance and dedication to the game have certainly caught the cricketing world’s attention. Yusuf Pathan, whose record he broke, was the first to congratulate him on his accomplishment.
“Many congratulations to young Vaibhav Suryavanshi for breaking my record of the fastest IPL hundred by an Indian,” – Yusuf Pathan
Pathan further noted that it was “even more special to see it happen while playing for Rajasthan Royals, just like I did.” An acceptance of this level by a long-time, accomplished player emphasizes just how important Suryavanshi’s feat is.
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