Vaibhav Suryavanshi IPL Century Breaks All Records

On Monday, the Indian Premier League (IPL) produced a remarkable occurrence as 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals (RR) delighted the cricketing fraternity with a stunning century off only 35 balls against Gujarat Titans (GT). In doing so, Suryavanshi set new IPL records and cemented his name in world T20 history.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Century That Sets a New Record

Suryavanshi represents a new record in IPL history as the quickest Indian to score a century, reaching the three-figure mark in 35 balls. He surpassed Yusuf Pathan’s previous record (37 balls) for Rajasthan Royals established in 2010. Most impressively, Suryavanshi became the youngest player ever to achieve a century in IPL history at just 14 years and 32 days, overtaking the record of 19 years previously set by Manish Pandey.

The young left-handed pitcher went beyond that. He also broke a significant world record by becoming the youngest player ever to score a T20 century, beating out the previous record held by Maharashtra’s Vijay Zol, who did this at 18 years and 118 days.

Suryavanshi’s audacious technique featured explosive shots in all directions. In the fourth over a seasoned Ishant Sharma conceded 28 runs to him, ten of which came via three sixes and two fours.

Afterward, he belted debutant Karim Janat for a ferocious 30-run over.

He eventually departed with a smashing 101 off only 38 balls, being dismissed by Prasidh Krishna, but not without leaving a statement in the tournament.

History

Before this amazing innings, Vaibhav had previously held records as the youngest player in professional cricket to make a T20 fifty. He broke the record previously set by Hassan Eisakhil from Afghanistan who made his fifty at 15 years 360 days old.

Suryavanshi’s performance shows a new type of brave youngsters who are changing the future of cricket in India.

Gujarat Titans Quick Start

Prior to Suryavanshi’s fireworks, the Gujarat Titans put up a commendable first innings score of 209 for 4.

Captain Shubman Gill showed class with a fluent 84 from 50 balls and his opening partner Sai Sudharsan chipped in with 39 from 30 balls.

Gill played with intelligence as he played with shorter boundaries and exploited the Royals’ wayward bowling. In his innings, he hit five boundaries and four sixes and laid a solid platform for a good score.

Jos Buttler’s Explosive Finish

After the steady start, Jos Buttler took full advantage of the situation making 50 not out from just 26 balls. Buttler’s innings comprised of three fours and four sixes which took full advantage of a Rajasthan Royals bowling attack which fell apart in the second half. His movement and pulls and accelerations and the speed at which he created tempo left RR bowlers lost.

Buttler’s fierce batting especially, 24 runs off Wanindu Hasaranga, ensured that Gujarat Titans had no issues surpassing the 200 run mark.

Implications for the IPL

The extraordinary innings played by Vaibhav Suryavanshi has hit the sports news headlines today India, creating excitement amongst cricket fans globally. His performance not only boosts the confidence of the Rajasthan Royals, but it signals the start of a new era for young players shining on the big stage in high-pressure competitions such as the IPL.

As the tournament progresses, viewers will watch closely how Suryavanshi develops and whether he can continue his blistering form in games to come.