14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi's century moves Rahul Dravid out of his wheelchair

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old prodigy, etched his name in IPL history by becoming the youngest centurion. Representing Rajasthan Royals, he blazed his way to a century in just 35 balls against Gujarat Titans at the Swaiman Singh Stadium. The record of fastest century in IPL belongs to former West Indies batter Chris Gayle, who had brought up his triple figure mark in 30 balls for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Pune Warriors in April 2013.

NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, just 14 years old, lit up the Swaiman Singh Stadium as he hammered the Gujarat Titans bowlers to become the youngest-ever centurion in IPL history. The prodigy from Samastipur raced to his maiden century in just 35 balls, playing a sensational knock for Rajasthan Royals. He eventually scored 101 off 38 deliveries before being dismissed by Prasidh Krishna. Suryavanshi received a thunderous standing ovation from the crowd as he walked back to the pavilion.

He became the youngest batter ever to score an IPL century at the age of 14 years and 32 days. His knock was studded with 11 enormous sixes and seven fours.

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The moment he reached his century was pure magic — it wasn’t just the fans and his teammates in the dugout celebrating; even Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid rose from his wheelchair to applaud the young sensation. Cheers, roars, and applause echoed all around the stadium for the remarkable teenager.

The record of fastest century in IPL belongs to former West Indies batter Chris Gayle, who had brought up his triple figure mark in 30 balls for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Pune Warriors in April 2013.

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