Jaipur: At just 14 years old, Vaibhav has shown how the IPL has helped nurture talent from a young age. As a substitute in the Rajasthan Royals line-up, Vaibhav partnered with Indian batting star Yashasvi Jaiswal to score an incredible 101 with 11 sixes and 7 fours to win against Gujarat Titans.
Vaibhav has etched his name along with other greats like Chris Gayle, Yusuf Pathan, David Miller and Travis Head who’ve scored centuries in under 40 balls.
Much of the credit goes to the Rajasthan Royal’s selection team, who bought him in the auction as an untested player who now looks like the best investment they’ve ever had. This is a far cry from where some franchises are betting on cricketer’s sons, or buying players to please some high ranking officials. This shows how the IPL helps even the most unassuming person become a star, just as the Rajasthan Royals have celebrated with this post.
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“It is a very good feeling. It’s my first hundred in the IPL and it’s my third innings. The result has shown here after the practice before the tournament,” the player of the match, Suryavanshi, said.
“I just see the ball and play. It has been a dream to get a 100 in the IPL, and today, it materialised. There is no fear. I don’t think much, I just focus on playing.”
Here’s how Cricketing legends reacted:
What a fiery show by RR today! Special knock by young #VaibhavSuryavanshi, fastest IPL hundred by an Indian, that too at just 14! @ybj_19 incredible 70 off 40, your opening partnership was something magical too watch. GT, you’re right up there this season, keep going strong! ?…
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) April 28, 2025
Many congratulations to young #VaibhavSuryavanshi for breaking my record of the fastest @IPL hundred by an Indian! Even more special to see it happen while playing for @rajasthanroyals , just like I did. There’s truly something magical about this franchise for youngsters. Long… pic.twitter.com/kVa2Owo2cc
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) April 28, 2025
At 14, most kids dream & eat Icecream.Vaibhav Suryavamshi delivers a fabulous 100 against one of the contenders for IPl! composure, class, and courage beyond his years. We are witnessing the rise of a phenom. Indian cricket’s next superstar is here! #vaibhavsuryavanshi #GTvsRR pic.twitter.com/ycDLV9BUkd
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) April 28, 2025
What were you doing at 14?!! This kid is taking on the best bowlers in the world without blinking an eyelid! Vaibhav Suryavanshi — remember the name! Playing with a fearless attitude ? Proud to see the next generation shine! #VaibhavSuryavanshi #GTvsRR
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 28, 2025
