Vaibhav Suryavanshi Becomes IPL's Youngest Centurion at 14

Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history by becoming the youngest player ever to score a century in the IPL, reaching the milestone in just 35 balls against the Gujarat Titans—a record for the fastest by an Indian and second-fastest in IPL history. Suryavanshi's explosive innings, featuring 11 sixes and seven fours, powered the Rajasthan Royals to a crucial eight-wicket victory in their chase of 210 runs, keeping their playoff hopes alive. His partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who remained unbeaten on 70, helped the Royals recover from a string of losses and delighted fans and teammates alike, including an emotional celebration from coach Rahul Dravid. Suryavanshi’s disciplined approach and sacrifices off the field have drawn widespread praise and spotlighted his immense potential as a cricketing prodigy. His performance has captured the cricket world’s attention, highlighting the importance of nurturing young talent for the sport’s future. The record for the fastest IPL century still belongs to Chris Gayle, who scored a 30-ball hundred in 2013.