14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 5 IPL Records That Shocked Cricket

At 14, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a Bihar-born prodigy, electrified IPL 2025 with Rajasthan Royals, setting five historic records that redefined T20 cricket. His fearless batting, highlighted by a 35-ball century, cemented his status as a generational talent, with one record deemed nearly unbreakable due to its unprecedented nature.

Youngest T20 Centurion
Suryavanshi’s most iconic feat came on April 28, 2025, against Gujarat Titans, scoring a 35-ball 101 at 14 years and 32 days, making him the youngest T20 centurion ever. This record, per ESPNcricinfo, is considered untouchable due to IPL’s age eligibility and the rarity of such precocity. His 11 sixes tied the Indian IPL record, earning praise from Rahul Dravid.

Fastest Indian IPL Century
The same 35-ball ton against Gujarat Titans marked the fastest century by an Indian in IPL history, surpassing previous benchmarks. . X posts exploded, with fans calling it “carnage,” and Cricbuzz noted its second-fastest overall ranking.

Youngest IPL Debutant
On April 19, 2025, Suryavanshi debuted against Lucknow Super Giants at 14 years and 23 days, becoming the youngest IPL player ever, per MyKhel. His first-ball six set the tone, though he scored a duck. The debut, a silver lining in Rajasthan’s tough season, highlighted his readiness for the big stage.

Fastest IPL Fifty of 2025
In the Gujarat Titans match, Suryavanshi reached a 17-ball fifty, the fastest in IPL 2025 and the youngest ever to score an IPL 50, per Cricbuzz. His aggressive intent, including a six off Noor Ahmad, electrified the crowd, marking him as a game-changer.

High Strike Rate and Consistency
His 57 off 33 balls against Chennai Super Kings on May 20, paired with a touching gesture toward MS Dhoni, showcased maturity. These stats signal a bright future.