Vaibhav Suryavanshi Makes History as Youngest T20 Centurion in IPL

A Historic Achievement in Cricket

At the remarkable age of 14, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has captured the attention of the cricketing community by becoming the youngest player to score a century in T20 history. His extraordinary performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has drawn comparisons to cricket legends and garnered admiration from prominent figures in the sport.

During a match against the Gujarat Titans in Jaipur, Suryavanshi hit a stunning six off Rashid Khan, achieving a score of 101 runs from just 38 balls, thus setting a new record.

Sachin Tendulkar, a cricket icon and former child prodigy, praised Suryavanshi's fearless batting style on X, highlighting his impressive bat speed and ability to read the game early.

Suryavanshi surpassed the previous record held by Yusuf Pathan for the fastest IPL century by an Indian, which was set 15 years ago.

Pathan congratulated the young talent on social media, expressing his joy in seeing the record broken by a player from the Rajasthan Royals, the same franchise he played for.

Yuvraj Singh also expressed his admiration, questioning what most kids do at 14 while noting Suryavanshi's fearless approach against top bowlers.

Kris Srikkanth, a former Indian opener, labeled Suryavanshi as the next big star in Indian cricket, commending his composure and skill at such a young age.

Suryakumar Yadav, the national T20 captain, described the innings as a 'carnage of an innings' and shared his excitement on Instagram.

Mohammed Shami praised Suryavanshi's talent, while former women's team captain Mithali Raj remarked on the historical significance of his performance, noting his confidence in chasing a challenging target.

Ian Bishop, a cricketer-turned-commentator, expressed his astonishment at Suryavanshi's display, calling it mind-blowing.

Aaron Finch, the former Australian captain, joined the accolades, marveling at Suryavanshi's exceptional talent.