Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Shatters Records with Lightning-Fast Century in IPL

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the young opener for Rajasthan Royals, made headlines by scoring a stunning century off just 36 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad. This performance not only marked his second IPL century but also positioned him as the youngest player to reach 1000 T20 runs. With speculation about a potential call-up for the Indian T20I team, Sooryavanshi's impressive track record this season has drawn comparisons to cricket legends. His fearless approach against top bowlers has made him a player to watch in the upcoming matches.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 25, 2026, 21:18 IST

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Record-Breaking Performance

In a remarkable display of talent, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the opener for Rajasthan Royals, set a new record on Saturday by scoring a century off just 36 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His explosive innings included five fours and an impressive twelve sixes, marking his second century in the IPL and the third-fastest century in the tournament's history. Sooryavanshi had previously reached his half-century in a mere 15 balls, benefiting from a dropped catch by Aniket Verma, a feat he had also achieved earlier this season. At just 15 years old, he has now become the youngest player to accumulate 1000 runs in T20 cricket, showcasing his aggressive batting style.

Sooryavanshi's journey in the IPL follows a stellar performance in February, where he scored 175 runs off 80 balls in India's Under-19 World Cup victory. However, his innings came to an abrupt end when he was dismissed LBW by Sakib Hussain, concluding his remarkable knock at 103 runs from just 37 balls. He now holds the records for both the second and third fastest centuries in IPL history.

Potential India Call-Up for Sooryavanshi

There are speculations that the young talent may be considered for the Indian T20I squad for the upcoming tour to Ireland in June, potentially making him the youngest player to represent the nation. Recent reports suggest that he could make his debut in this short series just before a white-ball tour to England.

This season, Sooryavanshi has already made headlines with a 26-ball 78 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, a 17-ball 52 against Chennai Super Kings, and a 14-ball 39 against Mumbai Indians. He has shown remarkable skill against some of the world's leading bowlers, including Josh Hazlewood and Jasprit Bumrah, whom he hit for a six on his very first ball faced, demonstrating his fearlessness in the face of high-profile opponents.

Former Indian World Cup champion Krishnamachari Srikkanth recently praised Sooryavanshi, drawing comparisons to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. He expressed his belief that Sooryavanshi has the potential to become the next cricketing icon, stating, “When I went on a tour as captain in 1989, there was a prodigy named Sachin Tendulkar at just 16 years old. Today, he’s revered as the god of cricket. Similarly, this boy can be the next demi-god of cricket. I believe he possesses tremendous talent.”