Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Shines with Fastest Century in IPL 2026

In an electrifying match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored the fastest century of IPL 2026, hitting 103 runs off just 37 balls. Despite his record-breaking performance, the Royals lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad, who chased down the target of 229 runs. Ishan Kishan acknowledged Sooryavanshi's threat, emphasizing the importance of his wicket. With impressive stats, Sooryavanshi has become a standout player this season, showcasing his aggressive batting style. Read on to discover more about this thrilling encounter and the young talent's journey in the IPL.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 26, 2026, 13:40 IST

Sooryavanshi's Record-Breaking Performance

In a thrilling match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on April 25, Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showcased his extraordinary talent by scoring the fastest century of IPL 2026 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He achieved this remarkable feat in just 37 balls, amassing 103 runs with an impressive tally of 12 sixes and 5 fours, resulting in a striking strike rate of 278.38. This innings helped the Royals set a formidable total of 228/6. Despite his efforts, the young prodigy’s performance was overshadowed as SRH successfully chased down the target in 18.3 overs.

Hyderabad's Stellar Chase

Sunrisers Hyderabad's victory was bolstered by strong contributions from Ishan Kishan, who scored 74 runs, and Abhishek Sharma, who added 57 runs. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen also played crucial roles, scoring 36 and 29 runs respectively, leading SRH to their fourth consecutive win of the season.

Kishan Acknowledges Sooryavanshi's Threat

Ishan Kishan recognized the significant threat posed by Sooryavanshi during the match. He expressed that the young batter's aggressive style kept the SRH bowlers under pressure. Kishan noted that if Sooryavanshi had remained at the crease longer, the Royals could have easily surpassed the 250-run mark. He emphasized the importance of taking Sooryavanshi's wicket, which he believed was a turning point in the game.

A Light-Hearted Exchange

Post-match, Kishan humorously advised Sooryavanshi to take it easy when playing against SRH, claiming to know all his 'secrets and inside stories.' He remarked on the nature of cricket being about comebacks, highlighting the significance of getting Sooryavanshi out.

Sooryavanshi's Impressive Stats

With his century, along with two fifties and three scores above 30, Sooryavanshi has emerged as the second-highest run-scorer in IPL 2026, accumulating 357 runs at an astonishing strike rate of 234.86 and an average of 44.62 across 8 matches. Notably, 316 of his runs have come from boundaries, showcasing his aggressive batting style.