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- 30-Apr-2025 07:20 AM IST
- (Updated 29-Apr-2025 10:32 PM IST)
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: It is said, “The child's feet are visible in the cradle itself.” This saying has come true once again, and this time at the center of it is the new shining star of the cricket world - Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The miracle he has done at the age of just 14 years and 32 days adds a new chapter to the history of Indian cricket.IPL 2025: Historical innings for Rajasthan RoyalsPlaying for Rajasthan Royals in the 47th match of IPL 2025 played on 28 April 2025, Vaibhav Suryavanshi took the Gujarat Titans bowlers to task and scored a century in just 35 balls. This was not only one of the most explosive innings of this season, but with this he made a record of scoring the fastest century among Indian players.With this innings, Vaibhav broke Yusuf Pathan's old record of 37 balls and came very close to Chris Gayle's record of fastest century in 30 balls.New world record for youngest T20 centuryNot only this, with this incredible performance, Vaibhav also broke the 12-year-old world record for scoring the youngest century in T20 cricket. This record was till now in the name of India's Vijay Zol, who scored 109 runs in 2013 at the age of 18 years and 118 days.Vaibhav achieved this feat at the age of less than three years, which shows his talent, confidence and understanding of cricket.Next goal: To become the youngest centurion in International T20Now all eyes are on Vaibhav Suryavanshi's next goal - the world record for scoring the youngest century in T20 International (T20I) cricket. This record is currently registered in the name of France's Gustave Macken, who scored a century at the age of 18 years 280 days. Vaibhav has about 4 years and 8 months to break this record.If his form remains intact and he wears the Team India jersey soon, this record can also become history.Indian cricket got its future superstarVaibhav Suryavanshi's century in IPL is not just a personal achievement, but it is a prophecy of Indian cricket - that Team India is going to get a very talented and aggressive opening batsman in the coming years.While cricket pundits are praising his technique, patience and aggression, crores of cricket lovers have got a glimpse of a new favorite player.
10 days of pure hardwork, to go from 50* to 100* in 10 minutes. 🔥🙏 pic.twitter.com/IpfPEi0ojQ
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 28, 2025