History Made in Just 17 Balls

Rajasthan Royals’ young star, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, made headlines during the match against Gujarat Titans by scoring the fastest half-century of IPL 2025—in just 17 balls. At just 14 years old, he also became the youngest player ever to score a fifty in IPL history.

No Mercy for Senior Bowlers

The young left-hander came in with full confidence and took on seasoned bowlers like Mohammed Siraj and Ishant Sharma without hesitation.

• Off the third ball he faced, he launched a six over Siraj’s delivery.
   
• In the fourth over, bowled by Ishant Sharma, Vaibhav went all guns blazing—28 runs, including a couple of wides, left Ishant completely rattled.
   

Celebrations in the Royals Camp

Vaibhav’s explosive knock didn’t just fire up the scoreboard—it lit up the entire Rajasthan Royals dugout. Teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal gave him a warm hug to celebrate the milestone.

The duo added a massive 87 runs in the powerplay, dismantling the Titans' bowling attack from the very first over.

Youngest Centurion in IPL History

Vaibhav didn’t stop at fifty. He went on to smash a blistering 101 off just 38 balls, including 7 fours and 11 sixes. With this, he became the youngest player to score a century in IPL history—a truly unforgettable night for the teenager.

Filling In for Sanju Samson

Suryavanshi got his chance in the playing XI after captain Sanju Samson was ruled out with a side strain. He had made a solid debut earlier in the season, scoring 34 against Lucknow and 16 against RCB. Fun fact: he hit a six off the very first ball he faced this IPL season, against Shardul Thakur.

Final Match Stats

• Rajasthan Royals posted a solid total of 209/4 in 20 overs.
   
• Gujarat Titans' chase was powered by Shubman Gill (84) and Jos Buttler (50),* but it wasn’t enough.
   
• Maheesha Theekshana stood out with the ball for the Royals, taking 2 wickets.
   

What a Night!

From being a replacement player to becoming the talk of the season, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has announced himself in style. With his fearless batting and record-breaking knock, he’s proven that age is just a number—and the future of Indian cricket looks very bright.