In a high-stakes encounter at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) took on the Gujarat Titans (GT) in a match that could shape their IPL 2025 playoff destiny. With a challenging target of 210 runs set by the Titans, the pressure was immense. But what followed was not just a thrilling chase — it became a historic moment that will be remembered for years.
The Rajasthan Royals began their innings with openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and a name that has now become the talk of the cricketing world: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old prodigy from Bihar. Making headlines even before the match, Suryavanshi cemented his status as a future star by playing one of the most remarkable innings in IPL history.
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi Makes History with Century in IPL 2025
What began with a confident six off Mohammed Siraj soon turned into a display of fearless and electrifying batting. Suryavanshi reached his half-century in just 17 balls — the fastest in IPL 2025. This incredible feat was highlighted by his aggressive style, smashing boundaries all around the ground. In one particular over, veteran pacer Ishant Sharma was taken apart for 28 runs, with Suryavanshi hitting three sixes and two fours, leaving the crowd stunned and thrilled in equal measure.
Continuing his charge, Suryavanshi showed no signs of slowing down. In just 35 balls, he reached his century, making it the second-fastest century in IPL history and the fastest ever by a teenager. His explosive knock included 11 sixes and 7 fours, showcasing remarkable power and confidence for someone so young. In one memorable over bowled by Karim Janat, Suryavanshi scored 30 runs — three sixes and three fours — completely shifting the momentum in RR’s favor.
The moment he reached his hundred by lofting Rashid Khan over the boundary, the stadium erupted. It was a rare sight: Rahul Dravid, the RR head coach, stood up from his wheelchair to cheer the young hero. The crowd responded with a standing ovation as Suryavanshi took off his helmet and raised his bat in triumph. He had not just played a great innings — he had created history.
Suryavanshi’s whirlwind knock eventually came to an end when he was bowled by Prasidh Krishna for a breathtaking 101 runs. Remarkably, 94 of those runs came in boundaries, giving him an astonishing boundary percentage of nearly 93%. His innings left RR in a commanding position, giving them a real chance to chase down the mammoth target.
Earlier in the evening, Gujarat Titans had put on an imposing 209-run total, thanks to a solid 84 from captain Shubman Gill and a quickfire 50 from Jos Buttler, who reached his half-century with a six on the final ball of the innings. Rajasthan’s bowlers had struggled to contain the GT batters, but Maheesh Theekshana stood out with figures of 2 for 35.
Despite the early pressure, the Rajasthan Royals found a hero in Suryavanshi. His fearless hitting, maturity beyond his age, and calmness under pressure won millions of hearts and gave RR hope for a place in the playoffs.
This match may have been about two teams battling for survival in the tournament, but more importantly, it marked the emergence of a new cricketing superstar. At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has not only broken records but also inspired an entire generation of young cricketers across India.
