14-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Sets IPL Record with Fastest Century
A Remarkable Achievement in Cricket
In a stunning display of talent, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Samastipur has made headlines in the cricketing world. Playing for the Rajasthan Royals, he scored a remarkable century in just 35 balls during a match in Jaipur, marking the fastest century by an Indian in IPL history. This achievement not only makes him the youngest player to hit a T20 hundred but also a new icon for Bihar.
His explosive innings left the Gujarat Titans in disbelief. With an impressive tally of 11 sixes, Vaibhav played a crucial role in chasing down a formidable target of 210 runs in merely 15.5 overs.
Recognition from the Chief Minister
Vaibhav's extraordinary performance resonated beyond the cricket field, catching the attention of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The CM took to social media to express his admiration, stating,
"Congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Bihar, who became the youngest player (14 years) to score a century in the history of the IPL. He has become a new hope for Indian cricket through his hard work and talent. Everyone is proud of him. I met Mr. Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his father in 2024 at 1 Anne Marg, where I wished him a bright future."
He added,
"After his brilliant performance in the IPL, I also congratulated him over the phone. Mr. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a young cricketer from Bihar, will also be awarded an honourarium of Rs 10 lakh by the state government. I hope Vaibhav sets new records for the Indian team in the future and brings glory to the country."
आई॰पी॰एल॰ के इतिहास में सबसे कम उम्र (14 साल) में शतक लगाने वाले खिलाड़ी बने बिहार के श्री वैभव सूर्यवंशी को बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं। वे अपनी मेहनत और प्रतिभा के बलबूते भारतीय क्रिकेट की एक नई उम्मीद बन गए हैं। सभी को उन पर गर्व है। श्री वैभव सूर्यवंशी एवं उनके पिता जी से वर्ष 2024… pic.twitter.com/n3UmiqwTBX
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) April 29, 2025
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A Century That Stirred a Nation
Vaibhav's journey transcends mere statistics; it symbolizes breaking through barriers of age, geography, and expectations. A young boy from Samastipur stepping into the IPL, dominating some of the finest bowlers in the world, and becoming a household name overnight is a rare occurrence.
Following his remarkable innings, accolades flooded in. Cricket legends like Rahul Dravid applauded him, Ian Bishop praised his performance, and Sachin Tendulkar described it as 'a fearless innings.' Fans and cricketing greats alike were left in awe.
Vaibhav made his debut on April 19. After showing promise in his first two matches, he truly delivered on Monday. The boy who once played in the dusty fields of Bihar now shines on the grandest stage of the IPL.