NEW DELHI: He got here, he noticed, he conquered — that’s precisely how 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi lit up the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, leaving followers in awe along with his majestic strokeplay and whirlwind century. In return, the gang roared in celebration, cheering loudly for the younger sensation from Samastipur, Bihar.
On Monday, Rajasthan Royals’ newest batting prodigy etched his title into IPL historical past by changing into the youngest-ever participant to attain a century within the event, attaining the feat at simply 14 years and 32 days. Suryavanshi blazed his method to a blistering hundred off simply 35 balls, hammering 11 sixes and 7 fours — the second-fastest century in IPL historical past. He ultimately departed after scoring a shocking 101 off 38 deliveries.
His sensational knock got here in opposition to IPL 2022 champions Gujarat Titans, who had posted a formidable goal of 210. In reply, Rajasthan Royals cruised to victory, chasing down the overall with ease, reaching 212 for 2 in simply 15.5 overs.
Suryavanshi’s innings not solely marked the quickest IPL century by an Indian but additionally made him the youngest-ever to realize 100 within the league’s historical past. Supporting him on the different finish, Yashasvi Jaiswal anchored the chase with a composed unbeaten 70 off 40 balls.
Earlier within the day, Gujarat Titans had ridden on captain Shubman Gill’s 84 and Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 50 to put up 209 for 4.
The document for the quickest century in IPL historical past, nonetheless, nonetheless belongs to West Indies nice Chris Gayle, who smashed a 30-ball ton for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in opposition to Pune Warriors in April 2013.
At an age when most youngsters are busy indulging of their favorite meals, Suryavanshi has made notable sacrifices for his cricketing ambitions — giving up his two favourites, pizza and mutton. His self-discipline and focus are already reaping wealthy rewards.
“Mutton nahi khana hai usko, directions hain. Pizza hata diya hai uske food plan chart mein se [Mutton is not allowed for him as per the instructions. Pizza has been removed from his diet chart]. He’s simply keen on rooster and mutton. He’s a child, so he used to like pizza so much. However he does not eat it anymore. After we used to present him mutton, irrespective of how a lot we gave, he would end all of it. That’s why he seems to be a bit chubby,” coach Manish Ojha had advised TimesofIndia.com in an unique interview.
“He’ll go a good distance. We’ve seen the best way he began the innings, and I can promise you — he’ll rating massive within the coming matches.”
“He’s a fearless batter. He has mentioned again and again that he admires Brian Lara. However he’s a mixture of Yuvraj Singh and Brian Lara. His aggression is rather like Yuvraj’s,” he added.
THE STRUGGLE
Suryavanshi was born on March 27, 2011 — the identical yr India lifted the World Cup beneath MS Dhoni’s management. Now, at simply 14, he has already performed 5 first-class matches for Bihar within the 2024-25 home season.
His cricketing journey started early.
He was solely 4 years previous when his father, Sanjeev Suryavanshi, a farmer, seen him smashing a plastic ball round with nice energy and timing.
After a protracted day within the fields, Sanjeev would throw underarm deliveries to his son and they’d play collectively. Ultimately, Sanjeev created a small apply space of their yard, giving Vaibhav house to hone his expertise.
Impressed by his son’s ardour and dedication, Sanjeev took Vaibhav to Brajesh Jha, his first coach, at an academy in Samastipur. After coaching beneath Jha, they made one other vital transfer — this time to Patna, the place Manish Ojha helped additional form Vaibhav’s cricketing skills.
The 90 km journey from Samastipur to Patna was no straightforward activity, however Sanjeev was decided. He purchased a automobile and would drive his son to the academy. Vaibhav skilled beneath Ojha on alternate days.
By the point he was 14, Suryavanshi had already grow to be a formidable power in varied native tournaments throughout Bihar.
Whether or not it was the Heman Trophy, Vinoo Mankad Trophy, the Challengers Trophy (U-19), or the ACC Beneath-19 Asia Cup, Vaibhav checked each field in fashion, steadily rising by means of the ranks to achieve this vital degree in his profession.
“He has been a dominant batter each time he’s come to the crease. He was affected person for his flip. He performed in Rajasthan Royals’ eighth recreation. After all, nobody desires to sit down within the dugout and watch others play. He was additionally itching to get out within the center, however I advised him to be affected person, continue learning, and anticipate his likelihood. Now the possibility got here — and he has delivered,” the coach mentioned.
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