It needed a record-breaking effort from a special youngster for Rajasthan Royals to end their losing streak in IPL 2025. Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed 101 off just 38 balls, breaking a series of world records during his whirlwind knock in Jaipur, as Rajasthan chased down a target of 210 in only 15.5 overs to win their match by eight wickets on Monday, 28 April.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal added 166 runs for the opening partnership in just 71 deliveries, as Rajasthan made a steep chase look like a walk in the park. Vaibhav became the youngest male cricketer in the history of Twenty20 cricket to hit a hundred, and his 35-ball century was the second-fastest in IPL history. Only Chris Gayle (30 balls) has scored a hundred at a quicker pace than the wunderkind from Bihar.
Shubman Gill’s 84 was overshadowed by the brilliance of the young Suryavanshi, as Gujarat Titans did not stand a chance on Monday despite posting 209 on a good batting pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
The Rajasthan Royals were on a five-match losing streak and had been finding ways to lose matches that were within their grasp. In their last three games, Rajasthan lost from positions of strength in inexplicable fashion during run-chases. When stand-in captain Riyan Parag won the toss and opted to bowl, Rajasthan fans might have feared the worst, as a defeat on Monday would have ended their mathematical chances of reaching the playoffs.
However, Vaibhav Suryavanshi ensured there were no further hiccups, hitting 11 sixes and seven boundaries in a breathtaking knock in Jaipur. Vaibhav tore into some of the best bowlers in the business, including Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Ishant Sharma. He showcased his incredible range and hitting ability, smashing 30 runs in a single over against Karim Janat, the Afghanistan all-rounder making his IPL debut.
