Vaibhav Suryavanshi: The Youngest T20 Century Scorer

In an extraordinary display of talent, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the youngest player in history to score a century in men's T20 cricket.

In a thrilling encounter, Rajasthan Royals triumphed over Gujarat Titans, largely due to the remarkable performance of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who made headlines by scoring a stunning century. Suryavanshi's 101 runs came off just 38 balls, making him the youngest player to achieve a T20 century and the fastest for an Indian player, completing his hundred in just 35 deliveries.

The Rajasthan Royals chased down a target of 210 runs with relative ease, securing an eight-wicket victory. Earlier, the Gujarat Titans set a formidable score with contributions from Shubman Gill (84 runs off 50 balls) and Jos Buttler (50 not out off 26).

Suryavanshi's innings was marked by his explosive hitting, featuring 11 sixes and seven fours. His partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored an unbeaten 70 runs, was pivotal, combining for a staggering 166 runs. Their performance was key to ending Rajasthan's five-match losing streak, rejuvenating their hopes in the ongoing IPL season.

Vaibhav's journey in cricket has been meteoric. Just last month, he turned 14 and was already the youngest player to sign with an IPL franchise, valued at approximately £103,789. His cricketing prowess is showcased not just in the IPL; he previously made headlines during his Under-19 career, where, at just 13, he scored a scintillating century in a Test match against Australia.

Suryavanshi's emergence is promising for Indian cricket, as he continues to impress on both domestic and international stages, having played first-class cricket for Bihar since the age of 12. As he continues to break boundaries at such a young age, the cricket community eagerly anticipates his future contributions to the sport.